Local Government Reorganisation Plans Spark Concerns Across Devon, Staffordshire, Cumbria
Local Government Reorganisation Plans Spark Concerns Across Devon, Staffordshire, Cumbria

Local Government Reorganisation Plans Spark Concerns Across Devon, Staffordshire, Cumbria

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The UK government is pushing for local government reorganisation, with proposals to merge several councils into larger unitary authorities, raising concerns about financial sustainability among district councils in Devon. The plan, which aims to replace the existing two-tier system, has elicited a joint statement from council leaders in Devon expressing their fears that it could undermine effective local service delivery, particularly in areas like social care. Meanwhile, Staffordshire County Council is also responding to similar government proposals, with plans to consider consolidating its nine councils into a single authority and implement a mayoral strategic authority. In contrast, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner emphasized that devolution is intended to strengthen local authorities, not just empower mayors, while promising new planning powers for councils not directly involved in devolution. The ongoing consultations in various regions, including Cumbria and Devon, highlight a broader movement towards increasing local governance and accountability, albeit amid significant challenges. The outcome of these proposals remains to be seen as councils prepare their responses to the government's demands for structural changes.

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