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Devolution & Local Govt Reorganisation

In December 2024, the Government announced a significant reform programme for local government.

The programme includes two main initiatives:

  • Devolution
    Transferring powers and funding from Whitehall to local areas by creating regional Strategic Authorities with an elected Mayor, covering populations of over 1.5 million in all areas of England that don't already have them.
  • Local Government Reorganisation
    Ending the two-tier county and district council system by forming new unitary local authorities with populations of at least 500,000.

  • Find full details here

  • Have your say - the consultation is now closed