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Eastbourne residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on the decisions that affect them. Photo: contributed

Leaders ask government to fast-track Hampshire mayoral election

The former Leisure World site in West Quay Road, Southampton, which is being used as car parking for cruise passengers. Picture; LDRS

Parking bid for cruise ship passengers to use empty site submitted

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage.

Picture: Sarah Standing (040926-839)

Council merger process slammed a ‘titanic waste’ of taxpayers’ money

Raingardens are being installed in Serpentine Road

Next phase of scheme to cut sewer overflows approved as costs double

Bath Lane, Fareham

Museum, care home and office sites being sold by council

Oakleigh Family Centre in Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, Havant, has been sold by Hampshire County Council. Picture: Google Maps/ Street View

Family centre site set to be sold off by county council

Changes are afoot at Hampshire's recycling centres

Hampshire waste deal could be extended to 2036 as details stay secret

The new westbound M27 junction 10 teardrop roundabout in June 2026, which will serve Welborne

Road linking M27 and 6,000-home new town will have 40mph speed limit

stock pic money cash notes pay

Row over how to tackle Hampshire County Council's financial challenges

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

PM accused of ‘north first’ approach by Hampshire mayoral candidate

Household Waste Recycling Centre

Decision to end phone tip bookings in Hampshire is questioned

A firefighter at work

Fire engines, stations and kit get £24m upgrade

Fire at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight

Cost of Hampshire fire service response to rising demands

Members of the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority board after the inaugural meeting. From left to right, Steve Pitt, Sarah Bogle, George Madgwick, Nick Adams-King and Jonathan Bacon. Picture: LDRS

New £1.3bn devolution authority promises to help deprived areas

Dr Ruth Adams, chief executive of Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority

‘Huge opportunities’ as devolution authority gets going

Southampton General Hospital

Heatwave brought hospital ‘very close to collapse’

Cllr Nick Adams-King, leader of Hampshire County Council

Cash-strapped Hampshire County Council's finances 'still in crisis'
There is a projected shortfall of £44.8 million next year
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New LGR map for Hampshire showing the new councils

Work continues on shake-up of councils despite legal challenge

Hampshire County Council HQ. Image: LDRS

Warning to schools over child images being misused with AI

Household Waste Recycling Centre

Tips sticking to normal opening hours despite latest hot weather spell

The Civic Offices in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

Councils and emergency services carry £2.7bn debt, new report shows

Southampton Civic Centre

New regional body with a billion-pound budget to take its first steps

Row over who should chair board on £1.3bn devolution authority

Row over who should chair board on £1.3bn devolution authority

South Central Ambulance Service vehicles

Breakdowns by ageing ambulances affect NHS trust’s performance

Regional authority with £1.3bn fund receives parliamentary approval

Regional authority with £1.3bn fund receives parliamentary approval

You then fold your ballot paper in half and drop it into the ballot box. If you make a mistake you can get a new ballot paper from the staff, but only if you have not put your ballot in the box yet.

Reform UK 'leading the way' in Hampshire polls ahead of elections

Portsmouth City Council Civic Offices in Guildhall SquarePicture: Allan Hutchings (150076-182)

Live Confirmed - council restructure will see city joined with neighbours
The make-up of the major council restructure across Hampshire has been revealed which will see Portsmouth joined with its neighbouring councils.
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Perry McMillian by Itchen Bridge, Southampton, where the bridge is lit by blue lighting

Row erupts in Southampton over bridge being lit up in Pompey colours

Dr Ruth Adams has been appointed interim chief executive for Hampshire and the Solent Mayoral County Combined Authority

Top boss appointed for Hampshire's new devolution authority

Pothole repairs in London Road, Widley, Waterlooville

'Money does not go that far': Reaction to new pothole rating system

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (left) and local government minister Alison McGovern

Councils asked for opinions on postponing next year’s local elections

Under the government’s accelerated devolution programme, Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority will have funding and powers transferred down from Westminster

Search on for top Hampshire bosses with six-figure salaries on offer

Martin Tod

Liberal Democrat candidate chosen for first mayor election

Portsmouth City Council Civic Offices in Guildhall SquarePicture: Allan Hutchings (150076-182)

Huge council shake-up for Hampshire sees options outlined

Southampton City Council leader Alex Winning has defended Hampshire councils paying for consultants

The huge bill for our councils as they prepare for a massive shake-up

Leader of the City Council, Cllr Steve Pitt. He said cheaper fares have driven up bus usage.

Hampshire's growing council debt totals revealed – Portsmouth is top

Portsmouth Water will be building a new headquarters

Portsmouth Water leaving crumbling HQ in massively controversial move

South Central Ambulance Service was rated ‘inadequate’ by the CQC in 2022

South Central Ambulance Service making 'good progress' on recovery

Portsmouth City Council Civic Offices in Guildhall SquarePicture: Allan Hutchings (150076-182)

Three options to be set out in vision for the future of local councils

Liberal Democrat councillor Jack Davies

Liberal Democrat wants to be party's Hampshire mayoral candidate

Portsmouth International Port's Border Control Post, off Mile End Road, Portsmouth.

Port could seek compensation for post-Brexit border control building

Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution Jim McMahon speaking during a visit to Southampton on Tuesday, April 1

Devolution minister discusses mayoral powers and postponed elections

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones pictured in Commercial Road, PortsmouthPicture: Sarah Standing (040324-5787)

Crime commissioner throws her hat into the ring for new regional mayor

Police and crime commissioner Donna Jones has thrown her hat into the ring to be the first Hampshire mayor

Top police boss makes major announcement over her future

Councillors have been praising the work going on to revitalise Waterlooville

Huge confidence about town centre's future ahead of huge investment

Former home secretary Suella Braverman has slammed plans to house more asylum seekers in Fareham

Suella Braverman slams plans to house asylum seekers in Fareham flats