Scotland's 32 councils could be cut to six under government plan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 21:59 · Archive

Scotland's government is proposing to reduce the country's 32 councils to between six and ten regional authorities.

The reforms would create six to ten regional authorities alongside more than 100 community bodies. The plan could affect councils including Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland.

Scotland's 32 councils could be cut to six under government plan — Image: Press and Journal

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Return of Grampian-style regional councils a step closer as John Swinney unveils fresh detailsCouncils could be slashed from 32 to as few as six across the country, putting the future of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland in question.Press and Journal · 21 Sept, 16:50
Scotland's 32 councils could be cut to six under government planReforms could involve the creation of six to 10 regional authorities, as well as more than 100 community bodies.BBC North East Orkney And Shetland · 21 Sept, 16:34

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