The political make-up of many Hampshire councils has changed post-election - so who runs them now?
Many councils could end up without an obvious winner after the elections - so what happens then?
This week's elections could see losses for the Conservatives and Labour with others set to gain
BBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.
Hampshire councils have registered their preferences for local government reorganisation.
Gosport is one of the areas in England to have seen the largest increase in under-18 conceptions.
A new report says four new unitary authorities should be created with the Isle of Wight staying as it is.
Hampshire County Council leader Nick Adams-King suggests an alternative four-way split.