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REORGANISATION

A spirit of collaboration will ensure the success of LGR in Hampshire

Gill Kneller says that from the outside, reorganisation can sometimes look like a competition, 'yet those working in local government across Hampshire know that ultimately it is a collective endeavour'.

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By Gill Kneller | 09 March 2026
(C) East Hants DC

As we move into the final stages of local government reorganisation (LGR) in Hampshire and the Solent, our focus must shift to delivery. 

Residents and businesses will judge reorganisation by how quickly it can improve services, enable housing delivery and drive economic growth.

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Gill Kneller

Popular articles by Gill Kneller

  1. The risks of developing new 'greenfield' unitaries deserve thought
  2. Hampshire's four-unitary model will deliver nearly £50m in annual savings
  3. The four-unitary model in Hants and the Isle of Wight creates a stable platform
  4. This transformation is a time for pragmatism and vision
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