Hampshire County Council21 Sept 2026Politicians back calls for mayoral election in 2027Politicians say mayoral election in Hampshire and the Solent should happen in 2027 to "receive promised funding".21 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Future uncertain after councils' shake-up shelvedCouncil leaders await clarity over the government's plans for local government in Hampshire.8 Sept 202628 Aug 2026Businesses criticise 'ridiculous' street displays banTraders in Quay Street, Lymington, are told they must remove items placed outside their premises.28 Aug 202620 Aug 2026How AI solutions could help balance the budgets of the South's councilsCouncils in the south of England say increasing use of AI is relieving pressure on staff and budgets.20 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Canal closes 17 locks as heatwave returnsBoaters are no longer able to travel along a section of the canal.11 Aug 202625 Jun 2026City housing need behind council mergers, says leaderHampshire County Council says it will proceed with a judicial review into local government reorganisation.25 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Council plans to introduce 17,000 EV chargersHampshire County Council says the £90m installations will begin later this year.8 Jun 202628 May 2026Challenge to council boundary would fail, says lawyerNew Forest District Council is advised not to challenge local authority boundary changes.28 May 202621 May 2026Who is in charge of the councils now?The political make-up of many Hampshire councils has changed post-election - so who runs them now?21 May 2026...
