Timeline
March 2025
The Government asked for interim plans.
June 2025
The Government provided some feedback.
28 November 2025
Deadline for final submission to Government.
February to March 2026
The Government consultation on the proposed change ran from 5 February to 26 March 2026.
July 2026
Government announces LGR decision (Future LLR)
October 2026
Government provides update on local government reorganisation (Future LLR)
2027 to 2028
Development of new councils.
May 2028
Elections to ‘shadow authority’
2029
New councils commence.