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Hampshire's four-unitary model will deliver nearly £50m in annual savings

A four-unitary model for Hampshire and that will accelerate housing delivery, tackle homelessness head-on, deliver growth and protect landscapes, says Gill Kneller.

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By Gill Kneller | 10 November 2025
(C) East Hants DC

Delivering 1.5 million homes in this Parliament demands bold, systemic change.

In Hampshire and the Solent, land is heavily constrained by national parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty, coastal protections and city boundaries.

Gill Kneller

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Gill Kneller

Popular articles by Gill Kneller

  1. The four-unitary model in Hants and the Isle of Wight creates a stable platform
  2. This transformation is a time for pragmatism and vision
  3. Getting match fit for new roles at unitaries
  4. Districts punch well above their weight
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