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Local government reorganisation: Can government provide clarity before delay becomes drift?

A pause in local government reorganisation can support better decisions, but only if it is used purposefully, says Phil Rook.

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The unexpected announcement on local government reorganisation (LGR) has inevitably prompted reflection. 

For councils already working through the practical, financial and service implications of LGR, the pause creates uncertainty. Yet it also offers a moment to ask whether we are using this time to strengthen our plans or simply waiting for clarity to arrive.

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