Member Engagement Events

Let's Talk Fareham: The Story So Far and What's Next 

In Autumn 2025, the council hosted an online and in-person event to give residents the opportunity to explore key developments across the Borough with senior Councillors, including updates on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Devolution, and the priorities the Council will be focusing on for the next few years.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Simon Martin delivered a live streamed presentation via the councils You Tube channel, you can view the stream using the following link: Let's Talk Fareham: The Story So Far... and Whats Next? 

Executive Leader of the Council Cllr. Simon Martin and Deputy Executive Leader Cllr. Ian Bastable gave a joint presentation which provided an overview of both Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). 

You can view the presentation (3 MB) in full, alongside a short video , which highlighted:

• The timeline and steps up to the new Unitary Authorities going live in 2028
• Some of the potential benefits e.g. a single point of contact for all Council services
• The Council's priorities up to 2028 e.g. Town Centre Regeneration

View the FAQs (105 KB)from the event here.