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Devolution of Hampshire and the Solent Area

    By Karin Bennett Upper Clatford

    Tuesday, 8 April 2025

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    Upper Clatford Contributor

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    Go online before 11.59pm on Sunday 13 April to give your feedback on the government's propsed devolutuon plans for this area.which includes the idea of having a Mayoral Combined Authority for the Hampshire and Solent region covering the local government areas of Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council, Isle of Wight Council, and Southampton City Council.

    About Devolution

    Devolution is about the transfer of powers and funding from national to local government. Hampshire Cpunty Council's view:

    "It’s a process that enables more decisions to be made locally, closer to the residents and businesses affected, to help drive economic growth, innovation, and productivity - improving people’s quality of life and spearheading the UK's economic recovery in the coming years."

    Everyone is encouraged to have their say in Government's consultation on the proposed changes to the local government structure in this region.

    Complete the consultation online visit:

    www.gov.uk/hampshire-and-the-solent-devolution

    Take part and have your say on the future of local government in this region.

    For more information on devolution and what it means visit:

    Devolution and local government reorganisation FAQs and glossary | Local Government Association

    Contact Information

    Karin Bennett

    • 07356055907

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