The Hampshire and Solent region is part of the government's devolution fast-track initiative.

The announcement means the upcoming county council election has been cancelled.

A regulator finds a backlog of "high risk" fire safety work in Portsmouth council housing.

Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will bid to create a new authority and mayor.

Solent and Hampshire councils have until 10 January to confirm their stance on devolution.

Borough and district councils like East Hampshire, Eastleigh and Test Valley could be abolished.

Portsmouth City Council decides to reduce the dog exclusion zone on Southsea Beach.

The plans highlight a historical, cultural and naval links between the two cities.