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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.

20, October 2016·11 min read

After devolution vote defeat Island may end up with nothing warns leader (updated)

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next week, leader of the council, Jonathan Bacon, warned that the deal being offered by the Government may now be withdrawn, leaving the Isle of Wight with nothing.

19, October 2016·1 min read

Live coverage of the October 2016 full council meeting: Inc Solent combined authority

Follow the discussions at tonight's full council meeting from the comfort of your office or sofa.

19, October 2016·2 min read

Council leader hits back at MP in Solent Devolution row

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.

17, October 2016·6 min read

Call for devolution ‘pre-nuptials’ is pointless if plans are blocked, says Leader of the Isle of Wight council

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.

12, October 2016·2 min read

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