12个Hampshire理事会提议合并为4个较大的单位,目的是提高效率和节省开支。 Twelve Hampshire councils propose merging into four larger units, aiming for efficiency and savings.

12个Hampshire理事会提议将14个大陆当局合并为4个较大的单一理事会,Wight岛保留其独立的理事会。 Twelve Hampshire councils proposed merging 14 mainland authorities into four larger unitary councils, with the Isle of Wight retaining its standalone council. 该提案旨在提高效率和地方治理,提出了围绕Basingstoke、Portsmouth、南安普敦和Winchester的三种选择方案。 The proposal, aiming for efficiency and local governance, offers three options centered around Basingstoke, Portsmouth, Southampton, and Winchester. 住房部将决定最后的重组,预计每年至少可节省6 390万英镑,费用由储备金和收入支付。 The Ministry of Housing will decide the final reorganization, expected to yield annual savings of at least £63.9 million, with costs covered by reserves and receipts. 理事会必须在9月26日前提交他们选择的选择。 The councils must submit their chosen option by September 26.