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REORGANISATION

Three unitary option emerges for Staffordshire

Six districts in Staffordshire have opened consultation on reorganisation including an option of splitting the county into three unitary councils.

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By Martin Ford | 01 August 2025
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Six districts in Staffordshire have opened consultation on reorganisation including an option of splitting the county into three unitary councils.

Two proposals have been put forward by Cannock Chase, Lichfield, South Staffordshire DCs and East Staffordshire, Stafford and Tamworth BCs.

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