Devolution

Donna Jones, Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has been cleared of wrongdoing

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 plans

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

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 has thrown her hat into the ring to be the first Hampshire mayor

Top police boss makes major announcement over her future

Portsmouth Civic Offices

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”.

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 abolished

Council starts fight to save itself from being closed down forever

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Government fast-tracks Portsmouth for devolution and mayoral election

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

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

The leader of Gosport Borough Council is urging the government to keep its hands off ahead of a shake-up

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

Hampshire and Solent councils submit devolution bid to government

What devolution means for Portsmouth

Patriots in Portsmouth and Stand Up To Racism Portsmouth campaigners held opposing rallies in Guildhall Square on Saturday morning. Pictured - Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council Photos by Alex Shute

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

Discussions are being raised about whether a metro mayor will be installed in Portsmouth. From left: Charlotte Gerada, Labour, Council leader Steve Pitt, Liberal Democrats, and George Madgwick, Portsmouth Independents Party.

Councillors split on whether the city needs a metro mayor

An interesting view of the Guildhall reflected in the windows of the Civic Offices by Adele Mallows

City leader 'blindsided' over controversial Solent devolution deal announcement

Southampton City Council leader Simon Letts, Portsmouth's leader Donna Jones and Councillor Jonathan Bacon, the former leader of Isle of Wight Council signing the application for the Solent Combined Authority last year

Solent devolution deal '˜highly unlikely', confirms leader

A £900M devolution deal for the Solent region '˜has been lost', according to a city council leader.

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Institution of Civil Engineers throws weight behind Solent devolution bid

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