Local authorities in two tier authorities are currently progressing their Proposals for Local Government reorganisation following the invitation from the Secretary of State under the Local Government and Public Involvement Health Act 2007 and the submission of their interim plans to the Government last month. The Secretary of State may also take advice from the Local Government Boundary Commission.

Following the submission of proposals later this year and subsequent consultation, it will then be for the Secretary of State to either implement by Order the Proposal or an alternative proposal from the Boundary Commission, with or without modification, or decide to take no action pursuant to section 7 of the 2007 Act.