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Shaping the future: community research with Basingstoke residents

Through community research and local consultation, people from Buckskin and South Ham in Basingstoke have shared their hopes for the future of their neighbourhood, identifying their priorities for change.

Community needs and priorities Housing and regeneration Local economies Places

Posted on: 5 July 2024

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