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Consultation Outcome Published 6 May 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government ↗ View on GOV.UK

Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.

Opened 19 Nov 2025
Closed 11 Jan 2026
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We are seeking views on the proposals submitted by councils for the reorganisation of local government in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.

Responses to this consultation will inform our decision on which proposal, if any, to implement.