Status: Ongoing
Communities: All communities

Focus

The Government wants to introduce a Hampshire Mayor, and this will change how local decisions are made. We’re making sure residents understand what this means, how it will affect our area, and staying informed about developments as they happen.

What’s next

  • Keeping residents informed about Hampshire Mayor developments
  • Following Government decisions on the mayoral structure
  • Making sure community voices are heard in the process
  • Updating information resources as plans develop

How to get involved

  • Learn more about the proposals at hampshiremayor.com
  • Stay informed about what changes mean for you
  • Sign up for updates

Updates

Communities: All communities
Work areas: Hampshire Mayor
1 November 2025

Hampshire Mayor resource launched

A new Hampshire Mayor will bring changes to how decisions are made locally. I have created hampshiremayor.com – an independent political resource outlining what’s happening, what it means, and where to stay informed with documents and background information.

The Government wants Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to have a Mayor, like London or Manchester. It wants to replace borough, county and district councils with new unitary authorities. The site provides more information about what this means for residents.

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