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Local Government: Reorganisation

Commons · Question 11926 · Tabled 30 Oct 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 8 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to paragraph 2.98 of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC 295, published on 30 October 2024, what her policy is on whether local authorities will (a) be selected by her Depa

Answer

Answered by Jim McMahon, 8 Nov 2024

The Government has now been clear on its long term vision for simpler local government structures so councils are the right size and shape to deliver citizen-focused services for their communities. We have heard from councils that unitarisation can be a p...