内容摘要：From 24 September, the weapons will be banned under legislation passed by the Conservatives while they were still in power.

From 24 September, the weapons will be banned under legislation passed by the Conservatives while they were still in power.

Lorna Fielker, leader of Southampton City Council, said she found the day's conversations "really helpful".She said: "There will be compromises that will need to be made but what's really important is that we look to a sense of identity, a sense of place, a sense of community, as we move forward with the discussions."

She added: "We know we've had our own problems financially but having all those different services in one place means we can look at how we deliver services in a different way, that is more cost-effective for the public purse while still delivering for residents."Hampshire County Council has a budget deficit of £216m, and Southampton City Council has needed exceptional financial support to avoid effective bankruptcy.Residents have until 13 April to comment on a government consultation.

If the plan goes ahead, mayoral elections will take place in May 2026.A council has granted permission to long-awaited plans to build 3,500 homes on the site of a former World War Two airfield.

The development at Bourn Airfield, Cambridgeshire, was first approved by South Cambridgeshire District Council in 2021.

The plans received the go-ahead on Tuesday after years of delays due to concerns about the local water supply.It said it was also concerned about the lack of prior consultation and limited communication concerning the schedule changes.

The Government of Jersey said it had highlighted the importance of inter-island sports events to DFDS but it was not involved in the decision.It said the government "does not approve or reject decisions made by private businesses and was not involved in the logistical planning required to meet the needs of the Muratti service".

DFDS declined to comment on the issue.The match will be the first Muratti game to be held at Guernsey's new Victoria Park ground.