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flag Isle of Wight fights to stay independent as UK considers local authority mergers.

flag The Isle of Wight council is seeking to maintain its status as a separate unitary authority amid plans to merge local authorities in the UK. flag The council argues its unique geography and smaller population, projected at 148,000 by 2028, justify an exception. flag Hampshire and Isle of Wight councils have requested an extension until the end of November to complete their full proposal, citing the potential high costs of the local government reorganization, estimated at £12-20 million.

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