Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 112483

Local Government: Reorganisation

Tabled: 10 February 2026

Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer given to Question UIN 106227 on 9 February 2026, what assessment he has made of whether the cost of restructuring councils is an indicator of the cost effe

Answer

Alison McGovern

The Government recognises that restructuring will involve some upfront costs, but experience from previous reorganisations shows that creating strong, sustainable unitary councils delivers long‑term savings and efficiencies. By reducing duplication, cutti...

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