Consultation begins on proposed council reorganisation
Residents, visitors and businesses in the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme can have their say on the idea on the proposed reorganisation of Local Government.
Central Government wants to abolish the two-tier system of borough and county councils and change to a model with fewer authorities, known as unitary councils, which would be responsible for all services in their area.
A separate process for devolving more powers in areas such as transport and the economy, known as English Devolution, will follow Local Government Reorganisation. This will see the creation of new regional structures, possibly overseen by Mayors, to deliver these areas.
Simon Tagg, Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, said:
Residents should be at the forefront of any changes to the local councils that serve them.
We want people to take part in this questionnaire so we hear what is important to them and how they think local councils can deliver services that make a difference.”
As well as other parts of the country, these proposals for change include the whole of Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent.
The consultation form can be found here.