Southampton

When Did Southampton Become A Unitary Authority?

April 1997. Local government restructuring with an act in 1973 made the City of Southampton a non-metropolitan district within the Hampshire county. It succeeded Hampshire County Council and became a Unitary Authority in April 1997 due to the 1992 Local Government Act. When were unitary authorities created? The term “unitary authority” was first used in …

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Do Cruise Ships Leave From Southampton?

Southampton is home port to some of the largest and most luxurious cruise lines and world-famous ships including: P&O Cruises – Arcadia, Aurora, Azura, Britannia, Oceana and Ventura. Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Silhouette. Cunard – Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and the Transatlantic liner Queen Mary 2. Do cruise ships sail from Southampton? The Southampton cruise …

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