The Isle of Wight and Hampshire's joint police force could finally see a change of name, as a consultation launches.

Scroll down for a link to take part...

The thorny issue has been raised a number of times in recent years, but the organisation has remained Hampshire Constabulary, without reference to one of the two counties it covers.

Now, the newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner says she is committed to creating 'Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary,' as long as there is a mandate for change.

Donna Jones revealed her plans during a visit to the Island last week.

In recent months, there have been precedents.

Both the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and the Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group retained the Island in their titles when they merged.

Ms Jones hopes the police force will follow suit.

She told the County Press: "I very much want to change the name.

"The decision is not mine, it rests with the home secretary.

"I've already drafted the letter but I want to make sure I've got public support."

A consultation is underway - starting on the Isle of Wight and then moving to Hampshire.

If there is support for the plan, the final decision will rest with government, but the Isle of Wight's MP has already thrown his weight behind the idea.

Bob Seely said: "I welcome the proposal.

"Islanders - please let her know what you think."

Scroll down for a link to take part in the survey...

The pair met last week to discuss the issue and recorded their thoughts for a YouTube video.

We are warned not to expect huge (and expensive) immediate changes.

The police and crime commissioner says some things will have to be updated immediately, while others will happen when it is appropriate.

Donna Jones told the County Press: "I'm not going to waste hundreds, or thousands, of pounds on this.

"If we get permission, there are some legal documents that would need to be changed straight away - papers for court, for instance.

"There would probably be a spend of £10,000 to £20,000 immediately.

"Beyond that, cars, uniforms and police stations would get done as we replace things and that may take a few years to phase in."

Want to have your say?

​Isle of Wight County Press: The police force's current name and logo does not include the Isle of Wight.The police force's current name and logo does not include the Isle of Wight.