Martin Ford 08 January 2025

Rayner rejects reorganisation 'distraction' claim

 Rayner rejects reorganisation distraction claim image
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Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has denied that local government reorganisation will impact on councils' ability to deliver services.

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee member Will Forster suggested the drive to create new unitary authorities could ‘distract' local government from priorities such as delivering housing targets and social care services.

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