Council reorganisation plans which began in November 2024 have been halted by Andy Burnham's government. Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner announced the pause until decisions undergo "review" following legal advice.
Council reorganisation plans which began in November 2024 have been halted by Andy Burnham's government.
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner announced the pause until decisions undergo "review" following legal advice.
The reorganisation, confirmed in July 2026 following consultation, is part of the previous government's push to end two-tier local governance.
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Council reorganisation plans which began in November 2024 have been halted by Andy Burnham's government. Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner announced the pause until decisions undergo "review" following legal advice. The reorganisation, confirmed in July 2026 following consultation, is part of the previous government's push to end two-tier local governance.
This pause affects Oxfordshire and 15 other counties. Eight councils had initiated judicial proceedings prior to this decision. Under this system, responsibilities are divided […]
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