Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority Regulations 2026
Parliamentary debate
Parliament will debate draft regulations establishing a combined county authority for Hampshire and the Solent region. This is a delegated legislation measure that sets out the governance, powers, and operational framework for a new mayoral combined authority, bringing together multiple local authorities under a single elected leader to coordinate economic development, transport, and strategic planning across the area.
Combined authorities are a cornerstone of the government's devolution agenda, devolving power and funding from Westminster to local areas. This particular authority will shape investment priorities, transport infrastructure, and economic strategy for a significant part of southern England. The regulations determine whether the new body has genuine autonomy or remains tightly constrained by central government.
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