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Local Government Reorganisation

03 June 2025

Proposing MP
Jim McMahon Lab Co-op
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
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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