Rushmoor Borough Council

What Rushmoor Borough Council does

Rushmoor Borough Council is the statutory local government authority for the borough of Rushmoor in Hampshire, England, established in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 and headquartered at Farnborough Road, Farnborough (GU14 7JU). It serves the towns of Aldershot and Farnborough across 13 electoral wards represented by 39 elected councillors, delivering the full range of English district council functions: council tax administration and collection, business rates, statutory planning and building control, licensing and registration, housing and homelessness services, benefits administration, waste and recycling collection, environmental health, parking and traffic management, and community safety (including a High Court injunction against unauthorised encampments extended to 24 September 2026). The council also operates community-facing assets — Aldershot Crematorium, cemeteries, Princes Hall theatre, leisure centres, parks, and community facilities — and runs the Rushmoor Community Lottery (weekly £1 tickets, 50% to good causes, 10p to the Rushmoor Community Fund) as a community-financing channel.

The council's underlying technology is a standard local-government digital services platform delivered via rushmoor.gov.uk, providing 24/7 self-serve access to council tax payments, planning applications, and benefit claims, supplemented by social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) and email newsletters. There are no proprietary technology products, no AI/ML capabilities disclosed, no APIs, and no commercial software offerings; services are delivered through statutory government service channels rather than as technology products. Distribution is direct-to-resident via the council offices walk-in centre, the online portal, and physical community facilities.

The revenue model combines statutory recurring revenues — council tax levied on all borough households and business rates on commercial premises — with transactional fees and charges for planning, licensing, parking, crematorium, leisure, and facility hire. Additional funding comes from central government grants (including up to £20 million over ten years through the Pride in Place programme for Cherrywood, Farnborough) and the Community Lottery. Political control is Labour-led (17 of 39 seats) under Council Leader Gareth Williams (since 2024/25), with the council currently navigating UK local government reorganisation and devolution processes.

Name

Rushmoor Borough Council

Legal name

Rushmoor Borough Council

Website

https://rushmoor.gov.uk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rushmoor Borough Council is a statutory English district council headquartered in Farnborough, Hampshire, delivering local government services including council tax, planning, housing, licensing, waste, and community grants to residents and businesses across 13 wards in Aldershot and Farnborough.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Council tax administration
• Waste and recycling services
• Planning and building control
• Housing and benefits support

Headquarters

HQ city

Farnborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Council Tax: Primary revenue stream from residential property tax levied on all households in the borough
2. Business Rates: Levies on commercial properties and businesses operating in the borough
3. Fees and Charges: Various service fees including planning fees, licensing fees, parking fines, and facility hire charges
4. Rushmoor Community Lottery: Weekly lottery with £1 tickets, half going to good causes and 10p to community fund grants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rushmoor Borough Council is a statutory local government authority delivering public services to residents and businesses of Aldershot and Farnborough in Hampshire, England. Core functions include council tax administration, business rates, planning and building control, waste and recycling collection, housing allocation and homelessness prevention, benefits administration, licensing, environmental health, parking enforcement, and the operation of community facilities (libraries, leisure centres, theatres, crematorium and cemeteries). The council also runs the Rushmoor Community Lottery and a Community Fund grant programme supporting local voluntary groups.

Product overview

Rushmoor Borough Council is a local government authority serving the towns of Aldershot and Farnborough in Hampshire, England. The council does not offer a commercial product or software platform. Its services consist of public sector functions including council tax administration, planning permission, waste and recycling collection, housing and benefits support, community services, licensing, and local governance. These are delivered through government service channels rather than as technology products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Council Tax Administration
• Planning and Building Control
• Waste, Recycling and Environmental Services
• Housing and Benefits Support
• Business Rates and Licensing
• Community Facilities and Leisure
• Aldershot Crematorium and Cemeteries
• Rushmoor Community Lottery
• Rushmoor Community Fund Grants
• Parking and Roads
• Town Centre Regeneration

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Hampshire County CouncilmajorOthersUpper-tier local authority responsible for county-wide services including highways, education, and social services. Borough councils work with county councils on shared services and regional coordination.
• Citizens Advice RushmoorcoreOthersProvides free, confidential, and impartial advice to residents on issues including benefits, housing, employment, and debt. Regular grant recipient from council's community programmes.
• Rushmoor Voluntary ServicescoreOthersUmbrella organization for voluntary and community groups in Rushmoor. Provides support for local charities and community organizations seeking funding.
• Princes HallminorOthersArts venue in the borough. Referenced as part of the council's community links and information pages.
• Good Causes (Community Lottery)coreOthersLocal charities, voluntary groups, sports clubs, community societies, and schools signed up as beneficiaries of the Rushmoor Community Lottery. Half of every £1 ticket goes to the chosen good cause.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hart District Council: Neighbouring Hampshire district council providing the same mix of council tax, planning, housing, waste collection, and community grants to a comparable population. Most directly comparable peer given shared Hampshire geography and function set.
• Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council: Larger Hampshire district council exercising the same statutory functions; comparable in funding model (council tax, business rates, fees) and service portfolio.
• Waverley Borough Council: Neighbouring district/borough council performing the same local-authority statutory functions for residents in a comparable two-tier Hampshire/Surrey area; directly comparable in scale and service mix.
• Runnymede Borough Council: Surrey borough council geographically close to Rushmoor; same local-authority statutory mandate including planning, council tax, housing, licensing, and community leisure services.
• Guildford Borough Council: Adjacent Surrey borough with the same statutory responsibilities for planning, housing, waste, council tax and licensing. Comparable regulatory and fiscal structure.
• Surrey Heath Borough Council: Adjoining Surrey borough council offering identical statutory services (planning, housing, council tax, waste, licensing) to a similar demographic profile on the Hampshire/Surrey border adjacent to Rushmoor.
• East Hampshire District Council: Another Hampshire district council offering the same portfolio of statutory and discretionary local services, structurally and operationally comparable to Rushmoor.
• Spelthorne Borough Council: Surrey borough directly bordering Farnborough with identical local authority functions including planning, waste, licensing, council tax, and community lottery programmes.
• Test Valley Borough Council: Hampshire district council performing the same statutory and community functions; comparable funding and service delivery model to Rushmoor.

Regional players

• Hampshire County Council: Upper-tier authority responsible for county-wide services (highways, education, social services) that Rushmoor coordinates with via shared services and regional devolution discussions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RushmoorCouncil
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RushmoorCouncil
• Facebookfacebook.com/rushmoorboroughcouncil
• Instagraminstagram.com/rushmoorcouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rushmoor-borough-council

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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