House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Government Reorganisation
19 November 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Alison McGovern Lab Birkenhead
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At a glance
Key points
- Local government reorganization plans aim to replace two-tier systems with single-tier unitary councils.
- Consultations on proposals from six invitation areas have been launched and are available online until January 11, 2026.
- The government will assess the responses and decide on implementation based on parliamentary approval.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the government's plan to reorganize local government by replacing two-tier systems with single-tier unitary councils to enhance service delivery and economic growth.
Action requested
The minister has launched consultations on proposals from six invitation areas, available online until January 11, 2026. The government will assess the responses and decide on implementation based on parliamentary approval.
Key facts
- Six invitation areas submitted final proposals for local government reorganisation.
- Proposals cover East Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Essex, Southend-on-Sea, Thurrock, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton, Norfolk, Suffolk, and West Sussex.
- Consultations will run from September 26 to January 11, 2026 on the Department’s online platform “Citizen Space.”
- Proposals include requests for boundary changes in some areas.
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