The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is leading consultations on local government reorganisation proposals across multiple English regions including Kent, Medway, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Devon, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire. These proposals would merge or restructure local authorities, with associated bills requiring referendums and boundary changes. Multiple consultations are active on specific regional reorganisation schemes.
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk.
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to submit proposals for unitary local government for …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland to submit proposals for unitary local go
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool to submit proposals for unitary …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to submit proposals for unitary local government for …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham to submit proposals for unitary local government for …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Kent and Medway to submit proposals for unitary local government for …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Derbyshire and Derby to submit proposals for unitary local government for …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay to submit proposals for unitary local government …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Gloucestershire to submit proposals for unitary local government for their area. …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Hertfordshire to submit proposals for unitary local government for their area. …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Oxfordshire to submit proposals for unitary local government for their area. …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Warwickshire to submit proposals for unitary local government for their area. …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Worcestershire to submit proposals for unitary local government for their area. …
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hertfordshire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Worcestershire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Warwickshire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Oxfordshire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Gloucestershire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Kent and Medway.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Derbyshire and Derby.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hertfordshire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Worcestershire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Warwickshire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Oxfordshire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Gloucestershire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Kent and Medway.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Derbyshire and Derby.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Worcestershire
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincol…
In response to: Local government reorganisation in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk.
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock to submit proposals for unitary local government …
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Norfolk and Suffolk to submit proposals for unitary local government for …
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Surrey.
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Surrey.
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon MP OBE, has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Surrey to submit proposals for unitary …
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Surrey.
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon MP OBE, has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Surrey to submit proposals for unitary …
In response to: Local government reorganisation: summary of feedback on interim plans
A summary of the feedback provided to the 21 areas in England invited to submit proposals for Local Government Reorganisation on their interim plans.
In early 2023 the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, commissioned Lord Ian Austin of Dudley to chair an independent review into the unrest that occurred in Leicester in September 2022. Lord Austin is working …
In early 2023 the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, commissioned Lord Ian Austin of Dudley to chair an independent review into the unrest that occurred in Leicester in September 2022. Lord Austin is working …
In early 2023 the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, commissioned Lord Ian Austin of Dudley to chair an independent review into the unrest that occurred in Leicester in September 2022. Lord Austin is working …
A Bill to make provision about changing local authority boundaries in cases where there is public support for such changes; and for connected purposes.
Second Reading 13:30:00 Robbie Moore (Keighley) (Con): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Local representation matters. People need to have trust in their local authority, which is charged with acting in their best …
In response to: Proposals for locally-led reorganisation of local government in Cumbria, North Yorkshire …
In response to: Proposals for locally-led reorganisation of local government in Cumbria, North Yorkshire …
We are seeking views on the proposals that the Secretary of State has received following his invitation to councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire, and Somerset.
We are seeking views on the proposals that the Secretary of State has received following his invitation to councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire, and Somerset.
Residents and businesses in Cumbria are currently served by a two-tier system of local government. Cumbria County Council is responsible for services such as adult and children’s social care, maintaining roads and libraries, and the Councils – Allerdale
Residents and businesses in North Yorkshire are currently served by a two-tier system of local government. North Yorkshire County Council is responsible for services such as adult and children’s social care, maintaining roads and libraries, and the District Council
Residents and businesses in Somerset are currently served by a two-tier system of local government. Somerset County Council is responsible for services such as adult and children’s social care, maintaining roads and libraries, and the District Councils – Mend
We are seeking views on the proposals that the Secretary of State has received following his invitation to councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire, and Somerset.
Residents and businesses in Cumbria are currently served by a two-tier system of local government. Cumbria County Council is responsible for services such as adult and children’s social care, maintaining roads and libraries, and the Councils – Allerdale
Residents and businesses in North Yorkshire are currently served by a two-tier system of local government. North Yorkshire County Council is responsible for services such as adult and children’s social care, maintaining roads and libraries, and the District Council
Residents and businesses in Somerset are currently served by a two-tier system of local government. Somerset County Council is responsible for services such as adult and children’s social care, maintaining roads and libraries, and the District Councils – Mend
A Bill to require local authorities to operate a committee system of internal governance; and for connected purposes.
A direction to Buckinghamshire councils regarding contracts to be entered into.
This consultation seeks views on the proposal that government has received from Northamptonshire councils for local government reorganisation.
This consultation seeks views on the proposal that government has received from Northamptonshire councils for local government reorganisation.
This consultation seeks views on the proposal that government has received from Northamptonshire councils for local government reorganisation.
Consultation on extending the remit of the Local Government Ombudsman to larger parish and town councils.
This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative changes to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
Consultation on extending the remit of the Local Government Ombudsman to larger parish and town councils.
This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative changes to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
Consultation on a proposal to use a legislative reform order for making it easier to set up new town and parish councils.
This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative changes to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
A Bill to define the independence of local government; to regulate the relationship between local and central government in England by means of a statutory Code; to require public authorities to act i
Consultation on a proposal to use a legislative reform order for making it easier to set up new town and parish councils.
Consultation on a proposal to use a legislative reform order for making it easier to set up new town and parish councils.
A Bill to amend the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 to require the Local Government Boundary Commission to respond to public representations requesting principal area bounda
A Bill to amend the Local Government Act 1992 to allow for the establishment of unitary authorities throughout England; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to prevent the implementation of existing proposals made for the purposes of Part 1 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007; to revoke the Exeter and Devon (Structural Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to prevent the implementation of existing proposals made for the purposes of Part 1 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007; to revoke the Exeter and Devon (Structural Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to prevent the implementation of existing proposals made for the purposes of Part 1 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007; to revoke the Exeter and Devon (Structural Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to prevent the implementation of existing proposals made for the purposes of Part 1 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007; to revoke the Exeter and Devon (Structural Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to prevent the implementation of existing proposals made for the purposes of Part 1 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007; to revoke the Exeter and Devon (Structural Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to prevent the implementation of existing proposals made for the purposes of Part 1 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007; to revoke the Exeter and Devon (Structural Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about binding local referendums; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to prevent the implementation of existing proposals made for the purposes of Part 1 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007; to revoke the Exeter and Devon (Structural
Consideration of Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee Clause 1 Matters to which this Part applies 13:39:00 Mr. Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con): I beg to move amendment 8, page 1, line 12, leave out ‘section’ and insert ‘significant …
A Bill to make further provision about the functions, powers and constitution of local authority overview and scrutiny committees; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make further provision about the functions, powers and constitution of local authority overview and scrutiny committees; and for connected purposes.
Queen’s recommendation signified. Motion made , and Question proposed, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Local Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of— (1) …
Second Reading 09:34:00 Mr. David Chaytor (Bury, North) (Lab): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. My Bill will strengthen the scrutiny powers already available to local authorities, and extend the range of public …
A Bill to make further provision about the functions, powers and constitution of local authority overview and scrutiny committees; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make further provision about the functions, powers and constitution of local authority overview and scrutiny committees; and for connected purposes.
To make provision for the purposes of promoting public involvement in relation to local authorities and other public authorities; to make provision about bodies representing the interests of tenants; Originated in the Lords.
To make provision for the purposes of promoting public involvement in relation to local authorities and other public authorities; to make provision about bodies representing the interests of tenants; Originated in the Lords.
To make provision for the purposes of promoting public involvement in relation to local authorities and other public authorities; to make provision about bodies representing the interests of tenants; Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to establish and make provision about the Cornish Assembly; to transfer functions and powers to the Assembly; and for connect purposes.
To make provision for the purposes of promoting public involvement in relation to local authorities and other public authorities; to make provision about bodies representing the interests of tenants; Originated in the Lords.
To make provision for the purposes of promoting public involvement in relation to local authorities and other public authorities; to make provision about bodies representing the interests of tenants; Originated in the Lords.
To make provision for the purposes of promoting public involvement in relation to local authorities and other public authorities; to make provision about bodies representing the interests of tenants; Originated in the Lords.
To make provision for the purposes of promoting public involvement in relation to local authorities and other public authorities; to make provision about bodies representing the interests of tenants;