Local Government Reorganisation – LGR
On March 25th 2026, the Government announced their decision on the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
This will consolidate the 15 existing councils within Hampshire and include changes to the existing boundaries within the current New Forest District Council area.
UPDATES
June 05, 2026
The New Forest District Council have announced that after independent legal advice, they will not be pursuing a judicial review of the government’s local government reorganisation (LGR) decision. The independent advice highlighted significant concerns regarding the likelihood of success of legal action, alongside the financial, resource and practical implications of pursuing a judicial review.
For Further Information, please see the announcement made on their Facebook page, which features a live recording of the cabinet meeting: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1R4zRrCzzY/
June 09, 2026
Hampshire County Council will consider the matter at a cabinet meeting on 9th June.
For further information on the meeting please see the agenda:
Agenda for Cabinet on Tuesday 9 June 2026, 2.00 pm | About the Council | Hampshire County Council
Please click below for further information regarding the LGR.
