The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Government Association provides a structure for collaboration between local authorities in Hampshire, Southampton and the Isle of Wight, the objectives are to:
· Provide a means for facilitating co-operation between the constituent authorities
· Promote the interests of local government in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
· Assist member authorities in the effective performance of their duties and functions
· Pursue issues of common concern to member authorities and to represent their joint interests to other bodies.