Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 77631

Local Government: Reorganisation

Tabled: 16 September 2025

Answered: 13 October 2025

Question

Paul Holmes

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what research has been (a) commissioned or (b) undertaken since July 2024 on the cost of unitary local government restructuring.

Answer

Alison McGovern

We know unitarisation can unlock significant savings and efficiencies when councils are of appropriate size and structure to be sustainable, deliver efficiencies and provide high-quality public services. Exact costs and savings will vary depending on the ...

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