Update

The Government has withdrawn its previous local government reorganisation (LGR) decision and is reviewing plans for Hampshire and the Solent area. This means that Future Hampshire activities are currently paused.

Further LGR updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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What is local government reorganisation (LGR)?

Local government reorganisation is the process by which the structure and responsibilities of local authorities are reconfigured.

In the context of the English Devolution White Paper, the Government wants councils to change from the current two-tier system, where responsibilities are shared between a county council and district or borough councils. Instead, a single council would be responsible for delivering all local government services. This is called a unitary council.

Current Hampshire councils

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