Decision to approve Basingstoke, Hart and Rushmoor merger withdrawn by government

COUNCIL MERGER FEARS REIGNITED AS GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWS HAMPSHIRE RESHUFFLE PLANS

Joe Robertson MP has taken to social media to warn Islanders against assuming that the Isle of Wight's position is secure. The article COUNCIL MERGER FEARS REIGNITED AS GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWS HAMPSHIRE RESHUFFLE PLANS was published by Isle of Wight News - Island Echo.

‘I struggle to see how it could get any worse’ Hope for a better deal for residents after Government presses pause on controversial political change

A surprise decision to pause a major political change has left leading figures hopeful that a better deal can still be done for residents.

‘You could not make this up’ Burnley leader says as council reforms paused

The Government’s decision to step back from reforms to local governance in England have been warmly welcomed by the leader of Burnley Council

Lancashire Reform UK 'behind legal challenge' which resulted in council ...

Government accused of ‘mishandling’ county shake-up plans as process paused

The Government has been accused of “mishandling” a major shake-up of councils across Nottinghamshire.

Government to review Hertfordshire council reorganisation plans after 'profound concern'

Plans to split Hertfordshire into four unitary councils have been paused – and will now be reviewed by the Government.