The Board is the main decision-making body of the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority. It was formally constituted at the inaugural meeting of the Authority on 13 July 2026. It is currently made up of one councillor from each of the four constituent authorities with two representatives from Hampshire County Council. There will also be up to five non-constituent/associate members representing the business, community and voluntary sectors. Once elected the future Mayor will also be part of the membership.
The membership of the Board was confirmed on 13 July 2026:
Chair, Councillor Nick Adams-King
Vice-Chair, Councillor Jonathan Bacon
Councillor Steve Pitt
Councillor Sarah Bogle
Councillor George Madgwick
HSCCA profile’s for the board members can be found here.
The following substitutes were confirmed on 28 September 2026:
Venue: County Hall, Isle of Wight Council. Location details
Venue: Rooms 3 & 4 – Civic Centre, Southampton City Council. Location details
Venue: Asburton Hall – The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire County Council. Location details
Venue: Executive Room – Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth City Council. Location details
Supplements: Item 5, Item 8 and Item 11
Venue: Conference Rooms 3 and 4 – Civic Centre, Southampton City Council. Location details