Islanders are being invited to take part in a region-wide survey that will help shape the future of local government.
The Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) survey gives everyone the chance to share their views on how councils could be restructured to better serve local communities.
The Isle of Wight Council is working in partnership with councils across Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton to explore changes to the current system.
While most of Hampshire operates under a two-tier structure — with services split between county and district or borough councils — the Isle of Wight already functions as a unitary authority, delivering all local services directly.
Under the proposals being considered, the Isle of Wight would remain a unitary authority. Meanwhile, the mainland councils are exploring the creation of four new unitary councils to replace the existing 15-council structure.
This joint survey marks the next phase of the LGR process, following the submission of an interim plan for change earlier this year.
It focuses on gathering feedback from across the area, with a particular emphasis on local community identity.
Island residents are being encouraged to take part and make their voices heard before 27th July 2025 at https://ourplaceourfuture.commonplace.is/.
What ever happens to local government nothing will change the council tax will continue to rise until we’re all broke
That is so true.
They will also keep increasing the minimum wage
so companies fold and more and more people
will be jobless.
The eventual plan is to bring in a Universal basic income
It is all about them having total control!
I hope people engage with this and take the opportunity to make their views known. There is no point saying nothing then complaining afterwards that you don’t like the outcomes. This is everyone’s chance to be heard.
Too be honest, they won’t listen,
they will do whatever they want to do.
By giving people the chance to have a say it
makes people feel they are valued.
I would like whoever runs the island to stop
motorists speeding and do something about the
extortionate ferry fares.
The current lot of charlatans running the island
couldn’t stop a bus, yet alone stop a vehicle speeding.
Also an islandwide pavement parking ban would be nice.