The South Coast Metropole, established in 1993, is a loose union of local authorities on England's south coast, designed to promote their common interests. The association currently consists of the councils of: Poole (Poole Borough Council) Bournemouth (Bournemouth Borough Council) Southampton (Southampton City Council) Portsmouth (Portsmouth City Council) Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight Council) References External links King Sturge: South Coast Metrolpole 2008 Local government in England