Local Government: Reorganisation
2026-06-21 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL1154 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they have provided to existing principal local authorities and shadow unitary authorities about the distribution of assets.
Answer
During the local government reorganisation process, councils are expected to continue to operate on a business-as-usual basis. Assets and liabilities remain locally managed by councils until reorganisation is complete. Decisions about the disposal or tran...