RESIDENTS are being invited by the Government to have their say on what Local Government Reorganisation should look like in Warwickshire.
Currently, the county has two-tiers of local government – Warwickshire County Council as one tier and five district and borough councils – North Warwickshire Borough, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough, Rugby Borough, Stratford and Warwick District Councils as the second tier.
Local government reorganisation is planned for Warwickshire because central government has set out a national policy to reorganise the current two-tier system of local government in England to one tier, and Warwickshire is one of the areas affected by that policy.
In line with the Local Authority Publicity Code, the councils are not promoting or advocating for any option within the consultation. The consultation is being led by Government, which is seeking views on the options that have been put forward.
The Government is only consulting on whether residents would prefer one unitary council for Warwickshire, or separate north and south unitary councils.
Visit consult.communities.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation/warwickshire/ to complete the online survey before Thursday March 26
A statement on behalf of all council leaders in Warwickshire reads: “Back in November 2025 we submitted each councils’ preferred options to Government. The Government is now looking to consult with the public and stakeholders to help them to make the final decision on LGR for Warwickshire.
“We hope you will take some time to share your views and help Government to understand what is important to you and how the reorganisation might impact you. We expect to hear the final decision later in the year and will update you further then.
“We would like to collectively thank all residents, businesses, and stakeholders across Warwickshire for supporting the process so far, as we now move towards the final stage of reorganisation of your local councils.”
Each council in Warwickshire had to submit its full proposal for LGR to government by November 28 2025 for its consideration.
WDC and SDC were in favour of two tier government while WCC was in favour of one tier.
The proposed vesting day for new unitary authority or authorities in Warwickshire is set for April 2028.
