Martin Ford 07 March 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Stretched capacity slows pace of reorganisation

EXCLUSIVE: Stretched capacity slows pace of reorganisation image
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Small unitary councils are to be spared reorganisation until the map has been redrawn in two-tier areas, local government minister Jim McMahon has told The MJ.

In an exclusive interview, McMahon suggested a slowing of the pace as he said he would delay tackling reorganisation beyond two-tier areas due to a lack of capacity in his department.

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