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Split may fracture county deal

A split between Hampshire councils could lead to the creation of a Solent combined authority, leaving the rest of the county without a deal, The MJ understands.

By Sam Clayden | 01 March 2016

A split between Hampshire councils could lead to the creation of a Solent combined authority, leaving the rest of the county without a deal, The MJ understands.

The proposed pan-Hampshire and Isle of Wight deal may now fall flat after representatives from Southampton, Portsmouth, Fareham, Havant, East Hampshire and Isle of Wight councils met with the Treasury to discuss a Solent deal.

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