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The Minister for devolution asked the Hampshire and IW partnership to agree that devolved powers should be given to a new elected ‘metro mayor’ for the area. They voted against the idea.
Southern Powerhouse
The Southern Powerhouse is the name given to the 15 local authorities working towards devolution for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
As time has moved on, it appears that a North / South split might occur within the Southern Powerhouse, with the Southern one most-likely being labelled the Solent Devolution.
Below are articles in which the Southern Powerhouse is mentioned.
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Councillors will be asked next week to support the prospectus for a devolution deal for Hampshire and Isle of Wight. A Statement of Intent sent to the minister sets out the ambitious plans for the region.
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Although the Isle of Wight council Executive could over-rule the decision at their meeting next week, leader of the council, Jonathan Bacon, warned that the deal being offered by the Government may now be withdrawn, leaving the Isle of Wight with nothing.
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Cllr Bob Seely stated this week that 'pre-nuptials' are vital before entering into discussions about the Solent Devolution. The Leader of the council, Jonathan Bacon, has responded says if Full Council rejects the Combined Authority then the process is stopped in its tracks and they won’t even get to the 'pre-nuptial' stage.
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The Island Independents say it's become clear that the Conservative councillors have no wish to support Islanders and are only interested in taking power and making cuts.
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The Leaders says that whilst he doesn't feel pushed into accepting a devolution deal, "there is nothing else on offer from government".
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Promises of help for the Isle of Wight after the Island's MP voted for the cuts in funding earlier this year have come to nothing says Jonathan Bacon, who believes staying at the Devolution table where they know there is the chance of money is the best thing to do.
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The future of Hampshire and Isle of Wight local government was in focus at Westminster on Monday this week as the area's devolution bid hosted a parliamentary reception.
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Amendments made to the Devolution Bill by the Conservative Government last week are causing concern to at least one councillor in what could become the Southern Powerhouse.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight councils came together and said 'Yes' prior to the Devolution Bill. After meetings at Westminster on Friday, it appears there might be a North/South split. The repercussions could be significant.
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A formal application for a Solent Combined Authority is being submitted to government after all of the councils involved approved the plans.
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Former Island Independent leader, Jonathan Bacon, hits back at criticism from the Isle of Wight MP and accuses the Conservatives of only being interested in helping themselves, "particularly at election time".
