North Warwickshire Borough Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Rugby Borough Council, Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Warwick District Council, and Warwickshire County Council have issued a joint statement following the Government's confirmation of plans to restart local government reorganisation in the county. The proposed structure involves the creation of two new unitary councils.
The statement acknowledges that councils have held differing views on the optimal structure for local government. However, the authorities have expressed their continued commitment to collaborating constructively and responsibly now that the Government has confirmed the path forward. The primary shared objective is to safeguard the services that residents, businesses, and communities depend upon.
The councils also pledged to support their staff throughout the transition and ensure a carefully planned move to the new unitary authorities. They are now seeking clear information from the Government concerning the timetable, funding, and subsequent steps required for the reorganisation.
The new unitary councils are scheduled to be in place from April 2029. The local authorities have committed to working closely with the Government, partners, staff, and councillors to secure the best possible future for local services across Warwickshire.
