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POLICY AND POLITICS

Concerns raised over Scots shake-up

Councillors have raised concerns about the lack of clarity around the consultation process and the challenging timescales in the Scottish Government’s major shake-up of councils.

By Dan Peters | 28 September 2026

Councillors have raised concerns about the lack of clarity around the consultation process and the challenging timescales in the Scottish Government's major shake-up of councils.

A document published last week outlined plans for six to 10 regional authorities and 120 to 160 community authorities.

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