North Hampshire is a planned unitary authority area in Hampshire, England, as part of ongoing local government reform. It will be by formed by a merger of the existing districts of Basingstoke and Deane, Hart, and Rushmoor, and will include the towns of Basingstoke, Fleet, Aldershot, and Farnborough.[1] The first councillors will be elected in the 2027 North Hampshire Council election in May 2027, and the new authority will assume full powers in April 2028.[2]
North Hampshire | |
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Future unitary authority area | |
   Basingstoke town cente; Caesar's Camp, Aldershot; and Stratfield Saye House | |
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| Coordinates: 51°15′N 0°54′W / 51.25°N 0.9°W | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | England |
| Region | South East |
| Ceremonial county | Hampshire |
| Incorporated | 1 April 2028 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unitary authority |
| • Body | North Hampshire Council |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (BST) |
The district will border West Surrey to the east; Mid Hampshire to the south and west; West Berkshire, Wokingham and Bracknell Forest to the north.
History
editThe creation of the district was announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 25 March 2026.[3]
Geography
editThe geography of the planned district is mostly divided into two areas: the Hampshire Downs form the south-western part of the district, and Thames Basin Heaths form the north-eastern part. A small area in the south-eastern part of the district, around Aldershot, is in the Thames Basin Lowlands.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ↑ "Government announces new model for councils across Hampshire and the Solent area". Hampshire County Council. 25 March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ Reed, Steve (25 March 2026). "Local Government Reorganisation Statement made on 25 March 2026". UK Parliament.
- ↑ "How the map of Hampshire's councils is changing after devolution". BBC News. 2026-03-25. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- ↑ "Context Map". National Character Area Profiles. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- ↑ "Context Map". National Character Area Profiles. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- ↑ "Context Map". National Character Area Profiles. Retrieved 2026-04-19.