Local elections in several counties will be delayed by a year to allow for major council reorganisations, with smaller district councils merging into larger unitary authorities,…[more...]
Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner said she hopes Lancashire will adopt a mayor next year, at the same time as areas on the devolution priority programme.
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Surrey CC has been fast-tracked for reorganisation, including the postponement of elections, without a clear plan for and dealing with its debt.
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The local government minister has written to all councils in two-tier areas and small neighbouring unitaries to “formally invite” proposals for reorganisation.
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Smaller unitaries were this week pushing back against the Government's reorganisation drive, insisting they can be viable despite their size.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and… [more...]