Devolution and local government reorganisation

In December 2024, the Government announced a significant reform programme for local government

On the left, a photo of Westminster. On the right, a photo of Hampshire County Council's E2 Court.

Devolution

Transferring powers and funding from Whitehall to local areas by creating regional Strategic Authorities with an elected Mayor, covering populations of over 1.5 million in all areas of England that don't already have them.
Aerial view of rural landscape

Local government reorganisation

Ending the two-tier county and district council system by forming new unitary local authorities with populations of at least 500,000.

Recent updates

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Stakeholder briefing presentation

Download the slides from the 19 March stakeholder briefing about Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation.