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Local Government Reorganisation

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.


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2026

88 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (i) systems and (ii) manpower capacity in local authorities to implement

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (i) systems and (ii) manpower capacity in local authorities to implement local government reorganisation; and if he will …

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will place in the Library a copy of the cost-benefit analysis for local government reorganisation in (i) Hampshire (i

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will place in the Library a copy of the cost-benefit analysis for local government reorganisation in (i) Hampshire (ii) Essex (iii) Norfolk and (iv) Suffolk, including …

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the estimated financial payback periods for each of the options for local government reorganisation in (

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the estimated financial payback periods for each of the options for local government reorganisation in (i) Hampshire, (ii) Essex, (iii) Norfolk and (iv) Suffol

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, further to his oral statement of 23 February 2026, Official Report, Col.80, on Local Government Reorganisation, on how many

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, further to his oral statement of 23 February 2026, Official Report, Col.80, on Local Government Reorganisation, on how many occasions since July 2024 have Ministers in his Depart

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the oral statement of 23 February 2026, Official Report, Column 78, on Local Government Reorganisation, how muc

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the oral statement of 23 February 2026, Official Report, Column 78, on Local Government Reorganisation, how much of the £63 million in funding for councils is …

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to Essex council leaders on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026, wha

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to Essex council leaders on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to Essex council leaders on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026, how

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to Essex council leaders on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026, how many consultation responses he reviewed from members o

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to Essex council leaders on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026, on

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to Essex council leaders on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026, on what date the decision outlined in his letter was …

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to Essex council leaders on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026, if

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to Essex council leaders on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026, if he will publish representations received from local aut

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to council leaders in Essex on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026,

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to council leaders in Essex on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026, what plans he has to publish any representations from …

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to council leaders in Essex on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026,

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his decision letter to council leaders in Essex on local government reorganisation, dated 25 March 2026, whether he discussed the proposed models of local gover

28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he expects to publish the results of the consultation on local government reorganisation in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he expects to publish the results of the consultation on local government reorganisation in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay which ended on 26th March 2026.

28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the costs of conducting the consultation on local government re-organisation in Devon, Plymout

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the costs of conducting the consultation on local government re-organisation in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the costs of implementing the re-organisation of local government in Devon, Plymouth and Tor

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the costs of implementing the re-organisation of local government in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay for each local authority and what funding will …

28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's document entitled Summary of the local government reorganisation process, published on 2

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's document entitled Summary of the local government reorganisation process, published on 25 July 2025, if he will help support incoming shadow au

22 Apr 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock — outcome published

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

22 Apr 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk — outcome published

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk.

26 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Correction to Written Statement HCWS1455

UIN: HLWS1487 My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Steve Reed OBE MP) has today made the following statement:On 25 March I made a written statement on Local Government Reorganisation. There was a …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultations on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent — consultation closed

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 …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultations on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland — consultation closed

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

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultations for Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool — consultation closed

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 …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough — consultation closed

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 …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham — consultation closed

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 …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on the Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Kent and Medway — consultation closed

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 …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Derbyshire and Derby — consultation closed

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 …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay — consultation closed

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 …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Gloucestershire — consultation closed

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. …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Hertfordshire — consultation closed

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. …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Oxfordshire — consultation closed

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. …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Warwickshire — consultation closed

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. …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Worcestershire — consultation closed

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. …

25 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HCWS1455 This Government is undertaking the biggest reform of local government in a generation, ending the two-tier system and replacing it with new single-tier unitary councils. This agenda is key to this government’s vision of local councils that deliver …

25 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS1460 My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Steve Reed OBE MP) has today made the following statement:This Government is undertaking the biggest reform of local government in a generation, ending the …

25 Mar 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton — outcome published

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.

25 Feb 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS1367 This is a correction to HLWS1358. My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Steve Reed OBE MP) made the following statement on 23 February:On Monday 16 February the Government wrote to …

24 Feb 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS1358 My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Steve Reed OBE MP) has today made the following statement:On Monday 16 February the Government wrote to the High Court setting out that I …

23 Feb 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HCWS1349 On Monday 16 February the Government wrote to the High Court setting out that I had decided to withdraw my decision to postpone the council elections of 30 local councils due to take place in May 2026 in …

9 Feb 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Correction to Written Statement HCWS1309

UIN: HLWS1315 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness (Alison McGovern MP) has today made the following statement:On 5 February I made a written statement on Local Government Reorganisation. There was a minor error in …

5 Feb 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HCWS1309 This Government is undertaking one of the biggest reforms to local government in a generation – not only have we overhauled how we fund local government, but we are ending the current two-tier system and replacing it with …

5 Feb 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS1309 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness (Alison McGovern MP) has today made the following statement:This Government is undertaking one of the biggest reforms to local government in a generation – not only …

27 Jan 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Best Value

UIN: HCWS1277 This Government is committed to taking the action necessary to fix the foundations of local government. Today, I am updating the House on the steps we are taking to support two councils to recover and reform: Woking Borough …

22 Jan 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HCWS1270 This Government is undertaking a once-in-a-generation reform of local government and we will end the outdated two-tier system with new single-tier councils within this Parliament.We will end the wasteful two-tier cost for local taxpayers and build stronge...

22 Jan 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS1268 My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Steve Reed MP) has today made the following statement:This Government is undertaking a once-in-a-generation reform of local government and we will end the out...

11 Jan 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton — consultation closed

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.

11 Jan 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

11 Jan 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk.

11 Jan 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock — consultation closed

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 …

11 Jan 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk — consultation closed

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 …

2025

30 events
18 Dec 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HCWS1215 This Government is determined to streamline local government by replacing the current two-tier system with new single-tier unitary councils, ending the wasteful two-tier premium. We are progressing this landmark reform at pace, which will be vital in deli...

18 Dec 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS1213 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness (Alison McGovern MP) has today made the following statement:This Government is determined to streamline local government by replacing the current two-tier system with new sin...

1 Dec 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Best Value

UIN: HCWS1116 This Government is committed to taking the action necessary to fix the foundations of local government. Today, I am updating the House on the steps we are taking to support two councils to recover and reform: Birmingham City …

19 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton — consultation opened

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.

19 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

19 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk.

19 Nov 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HCWS1071 This Government is determined to streamline local government by replacing the current two-tier system with new single-tier unitary councils. This landmark reform is at the heart of our vision: councils that are close enough to care, but strong …

19 Nov 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS1069 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness (Alison McGovern MP) has today made the following statement:This Government is determined to streamline local government by replacing the current two-tier system with new sin...

28 Oct 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HCWS998 This Government’s ambition is to simplify local government, by ending the two-tier system and establishing new single-tier unitary councils. This is a once-in-a-generation reform and our vision is clear: stronger local councils empowered across local serv...

28 Oct 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS997 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness (Alison McGovern MP) has today made the following statement:This Government’s ambition is to simplify local government, by ending the two-tier system and establishing new sin...

24 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Simplified Local Leadership Structures

UIN: HCWS736 Today, on 24 June, I will update Parliament on the Government's ambitious plans to introduce legislation which will simplify governance arrangements for local authorities in England and to ensure local communities have the right mechanisms to engage with …

24 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Authority Governance

UIN: HLWS730 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:Today, I am updating Parliament on the Government's plans to review governance arrangements for local author...

24 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Simplified Local Leadership Structures

UIN: HLWS735 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:Today, on 24 June, I will update Parliament on the Government's ambitious plans to introduce legislation …

23 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Authority Governance

UIN: HCWS731 Today, I am updating Parliament on the Government's plans to review governance arrangements for local authorities in England. Our goal is to ensure that local communities have the right mechanisms to engage effectively with their councils.In the English …

17 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HCWS704 As I told the House on 5 February, I have issued invitations under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (the 2007 Act) to all councils in two-tier areas and their small neighbouring unitary authorities …

17 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS703 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:As I told the House on 5 February, I have issued invitations under the Local Government …

5 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Remote Attendance and Proxy Voting

UIN: HCWS684 Today, we have published the government’s response to our recent consultation on remote attendance and proxy voting in local authorities. The government has previously set out its intention to reset the relationship between central and local government, a...

5 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Remote Attendance and Proxy Voting

UIN: HLWS683 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:Today, we have published the government’s response to our recent consultation on remote attendance and proxy...

3 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HCWS676 On 24 March, I updated the House on the latest steps on Local Government Reorganisation. This set out the commitment that all areas had shown to reorganising local government in order to achieve sustainable, efficient and streamlined local …

3 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS678 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:On 24 March, I updated the House on the latest steps on Local Government Reorganisation. This …

24 Mar 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HCWS545 This government was elected on a manifesto that pledged to fix the foundations of local government alongside a transfer of power and funding out of Westminster through devolution. That means creating clearer, more sustainable local government structures t...

24 Mar 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Reorganisation

UIN: HLWS543 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:This government was elected on a manifesto that pledged to fix the foundations of local government …

2024

3 events
12 Aug 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Leicester Review call for evidence — consultation closed

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 …

7 May 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Leicester Review call for evidence — consultation opened

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 …

7 May 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Leicester Review call for evidence

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 …

2022

2 events

2021

15 events
21 Jul 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UPDATE

UIN: HCWS234 On 12 October 2020 [HCWS502] I told the House that I had issued invitations under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (“the 2007 Act”) to principal councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire, and Somerset, including …

10 Jun 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Update

UIN: HCWS84 On 24 March 2021, I announced to the House that I was minded to appoint Commissioners to take over functions associated with highways, regeneration, property management, together with associated audit and governance arrangements at Liverpool City Council ...

19 Apr 2021 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

North Yorkshire Unitarisation — consultation closed

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

19 Apr 2021 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Somerset Unitarisation — consultation closed

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

23 Feb 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Update

UIN: HLWS782 My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Robert Jenrick) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:As I told the House on 12 October 2020 [hyperlink / column …

22 Feb 2021 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

North Yorkshire Unitarisation — consultation opened

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

22 Feb 2021 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Somerset Unitarisation — consultation opened

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

22 Feb 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Update

UIN: HCWS785 As I told the House on 12 October 2020 [hyperlink / column reference (HCWS502] I have issued invitations under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (the 2007 Act) to principal councils in Cumbria, North …

2020

3 events
12 Oct 2020 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government update

UIN: HCWS502 Cumbria, North Yorkshire and SomersetOn Friday, I issued invitations under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 to principal councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire, and Somerset, including associated existing unitary councils, to s...

12 Oct 2020 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government update

UIN: HLWS496 My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Robert Jenrick) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Cumbria, North Yorkshire and SomersetOn Friday, I issued invitations under ...

2019

3 events

2018

1 event

2015

5 events
27 Mar 2015 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order in forming a combined authority or economic prosperity board — outcome published

This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative changes to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

26 Jan 2015 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order in forming a combined authority or economic prosperity board — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative changes to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

8 Jan 2015 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a legislative reform order to set up town and parish councils — outcome published

Consultation on a proposal to use a legislative reform order for making it easier to set up new town and parish councils.

2014

6 events
19 Dec 2014 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order in forming a combined authority or economic prosperity board — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative changes to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

22 May 2014 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a legislative reform order to set up town and parish councils — consultation closed

Consultation on a proposal to use a legislative reform order for making it easier to set up new town and parish councils.

27 Mar 2014 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a legislative reform order to set up town and parish councils — consultation opened

Consultation on a proposal to use a legislative reform order for making it easier to set up new town and parish councils.

2012

1 event

2010

38 events
16 Dec 2010 | Royal Assent Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Act 2010 — Royal Assent

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.

25 Nov 2010 | Third reading Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Act 2010 — Third reading

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.

25 Nov 2010 | Report stage Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Act 2010 — Report stage

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.

2 Nov 2010 | Committee stage Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Act 2010 — Committee stage

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.

21 Oct 2010 | Second reading Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Act 2010 — Second reading

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.

11 Oct 2010 | Bill introduced Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Act 2010 — First reading

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.

30 Jun 2010 | Lords stages Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Act 2010 — Lords stages

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

12 Mar 2010 | Bill stage linked

Local Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny) Bill

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 …

2009

53 events
12 Nov 2009 | Royal Assent Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Democracy — Royal Assent

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.

13 Oct 2009 | Third reading Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Democracy — Third reading

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.

13 Oct 2009 | Report stage Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Democracy — Report stage

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.

9 Jun 2009 | Committee stage Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Democracy — Committee stage

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.

1 Jun 2009 | Second reading Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Democracy — Second reading

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.

30 Apr 2009 | Bill introduced Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Democracy — First reading

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.

2008

3 events
17 Dec 2008 | Lords stages Department for Communities and Local Government linked

Local Democracy — Lords stages

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;