Written questions

Unitary Councils

Lords · Question HL4519 · Tabled 28 Jan 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 13 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Thornhill

To ask His Majesty's Government whether it will be possible to take account of geographical coherence when establishing a unitary council.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 13 Feb 2025

The statutory invitation letter of 5 February sent to leaders of all councils in two-tier areas and neighbouring unitaries set out the criteria against which proposals will be assessed and decisions made on whether proposals are to be implemented. The cri...