Residents WILL get their say on merger

Residents WILL get their say on merger as Councillors warn Christchurch would be ‘oppressed minority’ in super council – read the Daily Echo article here… Read more…

Joint Executive Director for “super council”

Julian Osgathorpe has been jointly appointed by Bournemouth and Poole councils – read the Daily Echo article here :  Bournemouth and Poole Councils join forces

Pressures on Bournemouth’s finances

Bournemouth Council braces itself for further £22 million cut in funds – read the Daily Echo article here Bournemouth Council braces itself for further cuts

Southampton leader .v. HCC leader

Southampton City Council Leader has hit back at claims from HCC Leader that area is ‘underperforming’ Read the Southern Daily Echo article here : Devolution… Read more…

Christchurch councillors to debate unitary authority

A special council meeting will take place in Christchurch to discuss the pros and cons of future council arrangements.  Read the Daily Echo article here… Read more…

Devolution Prospectus & Agreement

New Forest District Council is taking part in a review of local government in Hampshire – read the NFDC News Release here – NFDC News… Read more…

Local government shake-up on cards after EU referendum

County could split into two council regions – read the Lymington Times article here : County could split into two council regions

Rearranging the deckchairs

Read the letter from Steve Lugg, Chief Executive of HALC, here HCC Devolution Options

National Park for Dorset

National Park for Dorset ‘could be seriously considered’ if super council becomes a reality.  Read the Hampshire Chronicle article here National Park for Dorset

Devolution Latest News for Local Councils

County Council Leader sets out new vision for local government in Hampshire – read the article from hants.gov.uk here County Council Leader 13 5 2016

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