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07 Feb 2025

Lincolnshire Council elections go ahead as authority confirmed

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...]

07 Feb 2025

Rayner hopes for Lancashire mayor ‘by 2026’

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.more...]

07 Feb 2025

Concern over debt as Surrey fast-tracked for reorganisatio

Surrey CC has been fast-tracked for reorganisation, including the postponement of elections, without a clear plan for and dealing with its debt.
In a written… [more...]

07 Feb 2025

McMahon ‘formally invites’ two-tier reorganisation plans

The local government minister has written to all councils in two-tier areas and small neighbouring unitaries to “formally invite” proposals for reorganisation.
In a written… [more...]

07 Feb 2025

Under pressure small unitaries push back over reorganisation

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...]