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Local Government Reorganisation

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is leading consultations on local government reorganisation proposals across multiple English regions including Kent, Medway, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Devon, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire. These proposals would merge or restructure local authorities, with associated bills requiring referendums and boundary changes. Multiple consultations are active on specific regional reorganisation schemes.


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2026

61 events
22 Apr 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock — outcome published

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

22 Apr 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk — outcome published

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk.

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultations on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to submit proposals for unitary local government for …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultations on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland to submit proposals for unitary local go

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultations for Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool to submit proposals for unitary …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to submit proposals for unitary local government for …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham to submit proposals for unitary local government for …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on the Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Kent and Medway — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Kent and Medway to submit proposals for unitary local government for …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Derbyshire and Derby — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Derbyshire and Derby to submit proposals for unitary local government for …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay to submit proposals for unitary local government …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Gloucestershire — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Gloucestershire to submit proposals for unitary local government for their area. …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Hertfordshire — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Hertfordshire to submit proposals for unitary local government for their area. …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Oxfordshire — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Oxfordshire to submit proposals for unitary local government for their area. …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Warwickshire — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Warwickshire to submit proposals for unitary local government for their area. …

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Worcestershire — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Worcestershire to submit proposals for unitary local government for their area. …

25 Mar 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton — outcome published

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.

11 Jan 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.

11 Jan 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

11 Jan 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk.

11 Jan 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock to submit proposals for unitary local government …

11 Jan 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk — consultation closed

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Norfolk and Suffolk to submit proposals for unitary local government for …

2025

10 events
19 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.

19 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

19 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local government reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk.

2024

3 events
12 Aug 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Leicester Review call for evidence — consultation closed

In early 2023 the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, commissioned Lord Ian Austin of Dudley to chair an independent review into the unrest that occurred in Leicester in September 2022. Lord Austin is working …

7 May 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Leicester Review call for evidence — consultation opened

In early 2023 the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, commissioned Lord Ian Austin of Dudley to chair an independent review into the unrest that occurred in Leicester in September 2022. Lord Austin is working …

7 May 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Leicester Review call for evidence

In early 2023 the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, commissioned Lord Ian Austin of Dudley to chair an independent review into the unrest that occurred in Leicester in September 2022. Lord Austin is working …

2021

11 events
19 Apr 2021 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

North Yorkshire Unitarisation — consultation closed

Residents and businesses in North Yorkshire are currently served by a two-tier system of local government. North Yorkshire County Council is responsible for services such as adult and children’s social care, maintaining roads and libraries, and the District Council

19 Apr 2021 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Somerset Unitarisation — consultation closed

Residents and businesses in Somerset are currently served by a two-tier system of local government. Somerset County Council is responsible for services such as adult and children’s social care, maintaining roads and libraries, and the District Councils – Mend

22 Feb 2021 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

North Yorkshire Unitarisation — consultation opened

Residents and businesses in North Yorkshire are currently served by a two-tier system of local government. North Yorkshire County Council is responsible for services such as adult and children’s social care, maintaining roads and libraries, and the District Council

22 Feb 2021 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Somerset Unitarisation — consultation opened

Residents and businesses in Somerset are currently served by a two-tier system of local government. Somerset County Council is responsible for services such as adult and children’s social care, maintaining roads and libraries, and the District Councils – Mend

2019

2 events

2018

1 event

2015

5 events
27 Mar 2015 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order in forming a combined authority or economic prosperity board — outcome published

This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative changes to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

26 Jan 2015 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order in forming a combined authority or economic prosperity board — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative changes to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

8 Jan 2015 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a legislative reform order to set up town and parish councils — outcome published

Consultation on a proposal to use a legislative reform order for making it easier to set up new town and parish councils.

2014

3 events
19 Dec 2014 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order in forming a combined authority or economic prosperity board — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative changes to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

22 May 2014 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a legislative reform order to set up town and parish councils — consultation closed

Consultation on a proposal to use a legislative reform order for making it easier to set up new town and parish councils.

27 Mar 2014 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposal to use a legislative reform order to set up town and parish councils — consultation opened

Consultation on a proposal to use a legislative reform order for making it easier to set up new town and parish councils.