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REORGANISATION

Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced

The shape of local government reorganisation in four devolution priority areas has been unveiled by the Government today.

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By Martin Ford | 25 March 2026
Housing, communities and local government secretary Steve Reed visited the Linmere development in Houghton Regis © Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The shape of local government reorganisation in four devolution priority areas has been unveiled by the Government today.

However, local government Steve Reed has delayed making a final decision on two of the areas.

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