Government moves forward with Warwickshire council reorganisation plans
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 06:22 · Archive
The government has decided to proceed with plans to replace Warwickshire's existing councils with two new unitary authorities.
The government has announced it intends to proceed with local government reorganisation in Warwickshire and four other areas. Under the proposals, the current county council and borough and district councils would be scrapped and replaced with two unitary authorities: one covering the north of Warwickshire, including Nuneaton and Bedworth, North Warwickshire, and Rugby, and another covering the south, including Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick.
Minister for Local Government, Devolution and Regional Growth Jim McMahon confirmed that ministers had concluded the original criteria for the reorganisations was 'robust' following a review. The shake-up is designed to replace two-tier council structures with single unitary authorities responsible for all local services, with the aim of streamlining decision-making. New councils would be established for 2029.
Councils and relevant bodies have a minimum three-week period to submit additional feedback on the proposals before final decisions are taken. Eamonn O'Brien, chair of the Local Government Association, said councils were 'frustrated' by the process and needed 'urgently clarity'. The Leamington Courier reports that business leaders in Warwickshire have welcomed the decision but say one big question remains unresolved.
How it is being reported
- Huge changes given light at five councils including WarwickshireJim McMahon confirms unitary council plans pressing ahead in the countyCoventryLive · 31 Oct, 06:06
- Warwickshire business leader says big question remains as Local Government Reorganisation 'unpaused'Business leaders in Warwickshire have welcomed the decision to move forward with local government reorganisation in the county – but say one big question remains unresolved.Leamington Courier · 29 Oct, 16:43
- Controversial Warwickshire council changes back on table as government makes 3 week announcementThe government said it is now minded-to go ahead with reorganisation in five areas, including WarwickshireCoventryLive · 29 Oct, 14:26
In this story: Warwickshire · Jim McMahon · Nuneaton and Bedworth · Stratford-on-Avon · Local Government Association · Eamonn O'Brien
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