We are asking
The Government has asked councils across England to look at how local government is organised, as they believe this will improve services and make better use of public money.
In Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, that means local councils are being asked to consider options for replacing the current county, borough, district and unitary authority arrangements, and deciding what unitary authority boundaries would be appropriate. These newly formed councils will be responsible for delivering all council services to the residents in their area
A group of 12 of the 15 councils in our area are now working together on options for reorganisation that build on what makes our communities unique - while making services more efficient and future-proof.
Now we want to hear from you. What matters most to you and your area?
Your views will help us shape how local councils work in future and do our best to ensure they reflect real places, priorities, and people.
So whether you’ve got a lot to say or a little, we want to hear from you today.
For a more detailed look into LGR, definitions of common terms, and answers to further questions visit the Local Government Association Devolution and LGR Hub linked .
What can you Influence?
That future councils reflect real places, priorities, and people.
What can't you Influence?
If Local Government Reorganisation goes ahead.
You said
Over 13,000 residents took part across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
We did
The final business case to government entitled Close enough to be local, big enough to stay strong has been published and will be submitted to government on Friday 26 September 2025.
View the final business case on our Devolution and LGR webpage.
At a special Fareham Council meeting on 25 September the Council will seek to formally approve the proposals.
The Decision Report to the Executive will be published here on 17 September 2025.