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Local Government Reorganisation
19 November 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
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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