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

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

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.

How it is being reported

• Return of Grampian-style regional councils a step closer as John Swinney unveils fresh detailsPress and Journal · 21 Sept, 16:50
• Scotland's 32 councils could be cut to six under government planBBC North East Orkney And Shetland · 21 Sept, 16:34

In this story: Scotland · Aberdeen · Aberdeenshire · Moray · Highland · John Swinney

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