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Suffolk council shake-up will not happen before general election, says leader
Overview
The leader of Suffolk County Council, Michael Hadwen, has stated that he does not believe Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) will take place in Suffolk before the next general election. Plans to split the county into three new authorities were previously paused following legal challenges from Reform UK. An MHCLG spokesperson noted that the government will set out next steps in due course.
Key points
- Michael Hadwen, leader of Suffolk County Council, stated that LGR will not happen before the next general election.
- Plans to split Suffolk into three councils were paused following a legal challenge by Reform UK over the decision-making process.
- Hadwen discussed the matter with an MHCLG minister, noting that an announcement regarding LGR is expected before the end of the month.
- The proposed shake-up would have replaced the county council and five district councils with three unitary authorities.
- Secretary of State Angela Rayner previously abandoned the proposals in four areas, including Suffolk, amid legal threats.