Help shape a stronger future for Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ
The government wants areas like Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ to become Strategic Authorities — led by an elected Mayor.
To do this, Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ must first reorganise into unitary councils, which combine county and district & borough services into a single level of government.
Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ currently has 12 councils. We are proposing to reorganise into two new councils – East Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ and West Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ.
Why two councils is best
There’s a number of reasons why we think this arrangement is best for Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ residents and businesses:
- It saves money and offers better value for tax payers. Stable finances will protect vital services.
- It simplifies services, delivering everything residents need to a high quality, with fewer points of contact and reduced confusion about which council does what.
- It will strengthen our local communities by connecting people through Neighbourhood Area Committees in towns and villages.
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Other plans for Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ
Government is also considering a different proposal from some other district and borough councils, to reorganise Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ into three unitary councils.
The government consultation
The government held a consultation on proposed plans for devolution and local government reorganisation in Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ, which ran from 17 June to 5 August. The consultation aimed to help the government understand what residents, businesses, and other stakeholders thought about the changes in Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ. The results will be used to inform the final decision on which option is best for Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ, with a decision expected in October.
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