Devolution

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This is why the government refused to bring forward mayor election

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Political backlash as Hampshire mayor election remains in 2028

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 placeholder image

Devolution mayoral election will not be brought forward

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Councillors warn that planning changes will ‘destroy’ local democracy

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 placeholder image

New Hampshire authority pay sparks fears of council ‘brain drain’

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OFF THE FENCE: Andy Burnham - King of the (Portsmouth) North

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 placeholder image

New £1.3bn devolution authority promises to help deprived areas

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"A real opportunity” for economic growth with new £1.3b authority

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‘Huge opportunities’ as devolution authority gets going

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

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Huge council shake-up will "boost regional growth"

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Portsmouth last to approve county-wide devolution bid

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

Top boss appointed for Hampshire's new devolution authority

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Wildlife trust warns devolution plans could fail nature

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Explainer Everything you need to know about elections after delays

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Election delay 'insult to democracy' with Labour 'terrified of Reform'

A shock decision by the government to postpone the first Hampshire and Solent mayoral elections until 2028 has triggered a wave of anger and frustration among candidates.

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Breakthrough as key deal struck in Hampshire and Solent mayor plan

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IT blunder accidentally reveals major new details for devolution deal

Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s police and crime commissioner Donna Jones will stand to be Hampshire first mayorplaceholder image

Portsmouth picked to have important role in first mayoral election

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Fresh doubts over Hampshire's new mayor amid fears of open chequebook

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Political opinion: Havant MP Alan Mak votes against Devolution Bill that would m...

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Portsmouth Leaders to Host Public Meeting to Set the record straight: Let’s talk...

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We're getting a mayor with transport, housing and education powers

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Liberal Democrat wants to be party's Hampshire mayoral candidate

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Watchdog clears police boss over claims she abused her position

Fareham Borough Council’s executive meeting on April 1 formally approved the council’s written response to the government’s proposed devolution plansplaceholder image

Fareham's lukewarm response to new mayor as another concern raised

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Devolution minister discusses mayoral powers and postponed elections

The government “embraces” elected mayors having a big set of responsibilities, a minister has said.

Jason Lewis

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

Top police boss makes major announcement over her future

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Residents across Hampshire are invited to have their say on devolution

Portsmouth is included in six new potential devolution areas throughout England with “a view to mayoral elections in May 2026”.placeholder image

Devolution attacked as the latest 'delusion, fantasy and dream'

Gosport Borough Council leader Peter Chegwyn (standing) has hit out at the government's reorganisation plans which could see his authority abolishedplaceholder image

Council starts fight to save itself from being closed down forever

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Government fast-tracks Portsmouth for devolution and mayoral election

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'A momentous day': major update on new powers and mayor for region

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'Hands off Gosport!' - government warned ahead of massive shake-up

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Hampshire and Solent councils submit devolution bid to government

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What devolution means for Portsmouth

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'Hands off Portsmouth!' - Labour warned over 'rushed’ council shake up

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Councillors split on whether the city needs a metro mayor

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City leader 'blindsided' over controversial Solent devolution deal announcement

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Solent devolution deal '˜highly unlikely', confirms leader

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Institution of Civil Engineers throws weight behind Solent devolution bid

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