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Source register
We prioritise legislation, government publications, Parliament and official council records. Access dates show when information was last verified.
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton
Government decision, consultation documents and selected Option 1A. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Summary and analysis of consultation responses
Official 54-page analysis of 5,163 consultation responses, including criterion-level results, boundary-change responses and named consultee representations; updated 6 May 2026. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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UK Parliament
Local Government Reorganisation — written statement
Secretary of State’s statement to Parliament on 25 March 2026. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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House of Commons Library
Proposed unitary authorities 2026: maps
Boundary map, population estimates and reusable geospatial data. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Hampshire County Council
Government announces new model for councils across Hampshire and the Solent area
Local summary of the selected councils, boundary changes and service continuity. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Hampshire County Council
What is Local Government Reorganisation?
Current council responsibilities, FAQs and transition explanation. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Hampshire County Council
Your 2026–27 Council Tax from Hampshire County Council
Current Hampshire County Council charge and explanation of the separate authorities represented on a council tax bill. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Hampshire County Council
Local Government Reorganisation timeline
Expected legislation, election and commencement milestones. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority
Working together for Hampshire and the Solent
Official description of the regional authority, responsibilities and mayoral timetable. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Hampshire County Council
Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority formally established
Confirmation that the combined county authority was formally established on 5 June 2026. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Hampshire County Council
Combined County Authority set to deliver transformative changes
Official account of the £1.3 billion investment fund and devolved responsibilities. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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UK Legislation
Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority Regulations 2026
Statutory framework for the authority, including transitional passenger transport, Local Transport Plan and highways grant functions. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Hampshire and the Solent devolution consultation
Government proposals for transport powers, bus franchising, enhanced partnerships and a future mayoral rail role. Its original mayoral timetable has since been superseded. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Department for Transport
Setting up a bus franchising scheme
Current statutory guidance on developing, assessing, consulting on and implementing a bus franchising proposal. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council welcomes national funding to improve bus travel
Announcement of £27.2 million capital and £24.9 million revenue Local Authority Bus Grant funding over four years from 2026/27. Accessed 27 June 2026.
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postcodes.io
UK postcode and geolocation API
Open-source postcode lookup using Ordnance Survey and Office for National Statistics data. Accessed 27 June 2026.