William Eichler 25 November 2024

MPs call for the scrapping of 15 councils

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A group of Labour MPs have called for the abolition of Lancashire’s 15 councils in a bid to simplify local government in the county.

The MPs have written to the Government arguing that Lancashire should be served by three or four local authorities and a mayor.

Oliver Ryan, MP for Burnley, has written a report on the new idea, saying: ‘Our time is now. The new Government has a once-in-a-generation chance to deliver for Lancashire.’

Council leaders in the area have already reached a devolution deal with the Government to create a combined authority. However, the MPs argue the deal is not ‘ambitious enough’.

Council leaders have either rejected the proposals or called for a referendum on the idea. One leader said the proposal was ‘civic vandalism’, according to the BBC.

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