As part of the local government reorganisation process, three final plans been have been submitted to the government for consideration on ÄûÃʵ¼°¹'s future. These plans have been developed and supported by different local councils and local partners across the county.
The plans were submitted to government on 9 May 2025 and a decision from government is expected in autumn 2025.
Read the Final Plans
Accessibility
Some residents with accessibility needs may have trouble reading parts of these documents.
The districts and boroughs involved in the creation of these documents have created them to meet the appropriate accessibility requirements and standards of their individual organisations.
Interim Plans
Interim proposals for local government reorganisation and devolution in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ were submitted to the government on 21 March 2025. These documents were developed by the 12 councils in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ and outlines a shared vision, early thinking for how local government in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ could be structured in the future.