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Proposed authorities

The four mainland councils

402k

North Hampshire

Current areas: Basingstoke and Deane, Hart and Rushmoor.

Population estimate: approximately 402,000.

466k

Mid Hampshire

Current areas: Most of East Hampshire, New Forest, Test Valley and Winchester.

Population estimate: approximately 466,000.

487k

South West Hampshire

Current areas: Eastleigh, Southampton and seven parish areas from New Forest and Test Valley.

Population estimate: approximately 487,000.

566k

South East Hampshire

Current areas: Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Portsmouth and four parish areas from East Hampshire and Winchester.

Population estimate: approximately 566,000.

Population estimates are House of Commons Library mid-2024 estimates, not target sizes.

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Proposed boundaries in context

The map includes constituency boundaries as well as the proposed unitary areas. Open the full image to inspect local detail.

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House of Commons Library map showing proposed Hampshire unitary authorities and parliamentary constituencies
Source: House of Commons Library. Re-hosted under the Open Parliament Licence.

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