Local Government Reorganisation – Have Your Say
Follow this link to information from NFDC on Local Government reorganisation:
“Along with 150+ councils across England, the government has told local authorities in Hampshire they must reorganise into a single tier of local government, meaning fewer, larger authorities in the county, each providing all council services for their area. This means that, with the exception of local town and parish councils, none of the existing councils in Hampshire will exist after April 2028.
Councils in Hampshire are therefore required by the government to submit proposals by the end of September that include the geographical areas new councils would serve. A number of options have been prepared for public and stakeholder engagement. The options for our area are:
OPTION 1: A single new council serving residents and businesses of New Forest, Test Valley, Winchester and East Hampshire. At NFDC, we strongly support this option, as the only natural fit for our area, our residents and our businesses.
OPTION 2: A single new council serving residents of New Forest, Southampton and Eastleigh. As a council representing a rural area, this is not an option that we can support…
OPTION 3: One new council serving residents of Southampton and Eastleigh along with some New Forest areas including Marchwood, Hythe and Dibden and Fawley at the Waterside, as well as the communities of Totton and Eling. NFDC is strongly opposed to this option…”
This link takes you to the online survey which is now live. The deadline for submissions is 27th July.
