Closed consultation

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

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 19 November 2025

Applies to England

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Summary

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.

This consultation ran from
3pm on 19 November 2025 to 11:59pm on 11 January 2026

Consultation description

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.

Documents

Proposals for local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton

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Published 19 November 2025