Unitary Councils
(asked on 28th January 2025) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether it will be possible to take account of geographical coherence when establishing a unitary council.
This question was answered on 13th February 2025
The statutory invitation letter of 5 February sent to leaders of all councils in two-tier areas and neighbouring unitaries set out the criteria against which proposals will be assessed and decisions made on whether proposals are to be implemented. The criteria includes that proposals should be for a sensible geography which will help to increase housing supply and meet local needs.