Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 110798

Local Government: Reorganisation

Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to consult the public on formal new names for new unitary councils.

Answer

Alison McGovern
A statutory consultation has already been undertaken, or is currently underway, on the proposals for new unitary councils, many of which included suggested names.There are no plans to further consult the public on formal new names for new councils.Where p...
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