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Majority of councils unite behind proposal
11 councils across Hampshire have today submitted a joint business case to Government proposing the creation of four new unitary authorities for mainland Hampshire. The submission, titled “Close enough to be local, big enough to stay strong”, sets out a vision for modern, sustainable local government that delivers better services while staying rooted in local communities.
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Hampshire MPs back five unitary council proposal
12 MPs across Hampshire have written to Government in support of the five unitary councils option backed by the majority of councils across Hampshire
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Proposals for four new mainland Hampshire unitary councils to save millions
Creating four new unitary councils for mainland Hampshire to replace the existing 14 councils, with the Isle of Wight remaining an independent island unitary council, would save at least £63.9 million a year - that’s the finding of joint work by most of the councils in the county.
