Southampton Council25 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 202617 Jun 2026'Serious concerns' over adult social care provisionSouthampton City Council says it has been "working constructively" with the Care Quality Commission.17 Jun 202629 May 2026Council spent £8k removing hundreds of flagsFlags were placed on street furniture as part of a movement known as Operation Raise the Colours.29 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 202612 May 2026'Dividing up our community is not the answer'With plans to divide the New Forest between two local authorities, local people have been giving their views.12 May 20268 May 2026Reform rocks Isle of Wight as Labour loses SouthamptonConservatives also lose control of Hampshire County Council in the local elections.8 May 20267 May 2026Dogs support their voting owners at poll stationsDogs kept their owners company as residents cast votes in county, district and city council elections.7 May 20267 May 2026Polls open in Hampshire and Isle of Wight electionsResidents across Hampshire are voting in county, district and city council elections taking place across the region.7 May 20265 May 2026Is political change coming to the South this week? This week's elections could see losses for the Conservatives and Labour with others set to gain5 May 2026...
