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REORGANISATION

Counties call for 'change in direction' on LGR

A ‘material change in direction’ on local government reorganisation (LGR) has been demanded by the County Councils Network (CCN).

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By Martin Ford | 17 September 2026
County Councils Network (CCN) chair elect Cllr Sean Matthews © CCN

A ‘material change in direction' on local government reorganisation (LGR) has been demanded by the County Councils Network (CCN).

The call has been made in a letter to local government minister Jim McMahon following the announcement of a pause to review the process.

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