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Local Government Reorganisation
03 June 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses local government reorganization and the allocation of funds to areas for developing unitary proposals.
Action Requested
The minister is allocating £135,000 plus an additional 20p per person to each of the 21 two-tier areas to support the development of final proposals. Areas are expected to agree on up to three councils to receive equal shares of this funding and share data for a shared evidence base.
Key Facts
- Each area will receive £135,000 plus an additional 20p per person based on ONS population estimates.
- The total allocation is provided to support the development of final proposals across all 21 areas.
- Areas are expected to agree on up to three councils to equally share the funding and contribute towards a shared evidence base.
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