What is happening across Hampshire

Five new unitary councils will replace existing councils in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

The Government has decided there will be five unitary councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight:

  • North Hampshire Council (current local government areas of Basingstoke and Deane, Hart and Rushmoor)
  • Mid Hampshire Council (current local government areas of East Hampshire, New Forest, Test Valley and Winchester, less 11 parishes from all 4 areas)
  • South East Hampshire Council (current local government areas from East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Portsmouth, 3 parishes from East Hampshire and 1 parish from Winchester)
  • South West Hampshire Council (current local government areas of Eastleigh, 4 parishes from New Forest, Southampton and 3 parishes from Test Valley)
  • Isle of Wight (remains a unitary autjhority)

A map of Hampshire with coloured sections marking new unitary councils

 

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