Local Government Reorganisation decision withdrawn
On Monday 7 September, the government withdrew its decision to reorganise local government in Hampshire. These webpages will be updated with more information when available.
Timeline
Key dates for devolution and local government reorganisation
| May 2028 | Expected mayoral elections for Hampshire and the Solent strategic authority |
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| September 2026 | Government withdraws previous local government reorganisation decision and is reviewing plans for Hampshire and the Solent. Local government reorganisation activities are paused. |
| March 2026 | Government publishes decision on how councils across Hampshire will be organised |
| November 2025 - January 2026 | Government consultation for communities to be involved in decision-making process for proposed authorities |
| September 2025 | Authorities submit their final reorganisation proposals to Government |
| June - August 2025 | Surveys and engagement activities to seek views across Hampshire |
| March 2025 | Local authorities across Hampshire submit proposals showing how they will work together as part of local government reorganisation |
| February - April 2025 | Consultation by the Government on Hampshire and the Solent devolution |
| February 2025 | Government issues a formal invitation to Hampshire authorities to submit proposals as part of the priority programme |
| December 2024 | Government published the English Devolution White Paper. This proposes creating new Mayoral Combined Authorities alongside local government reorganisation |