Looks like they are going to do it! Reform makes sense on paper/long term. Two-tier local gov is inefficient & confusing.
BUT there will be short term costs: strong resistance, distraction from the missions (& local priorities) & £££. It's a brave move, in the Yes Minister sense.
BUT there will be short term costs: strong resistance, distraction from the missions (& local priorities) & £££. It's a brave move, in the Yes Minister sense.
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Jennifer Williams
Excl: Government will move to scrap district councils in its devolution white paper on Monday, sparking the biggest local government reorganisation in 50 years
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