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Council news Government Announces Local Government Reorganisation Decision for Lancashire - Preston City Council Preston Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Statement - Reducing capacity at Abertillery Learning Community - Blaenau Gwent CBC Blaenau Gwent Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Kent and Medway to be served by four completely new councils from April 2028 - Maidstone Borough Council Maidstone Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Leader issues statement after decision on local government reorganisation The Government has announced its decision on local government reorganisation for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Three proposals to reorganise the existing 10 councils were put forward and considered by Government. Government has confirmed that from April 2028 there will be two unitary councils to deliver all services to residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Those councils … Oadby and Wigston Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Free car seat safety clinic coming to Orkney - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Embracing inclusivity and accessibility at this year’s Bedford River Festival Embracing inclusivity and accessibility at this year’s Bedford River Festival Girlie.Garduce… Thu, 16/07/2026 - 09:39 16 July 2026 Image Bedford River Festival always has something for everyone – and families of children and young people with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) can enjoy the best of what Bedford has to offer by visiting the SEND Area. The outdoor two-day extravag… Bedford Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Support expanded to help hundreds more families with school uniform costs Support expanded to help hundreds more families with school uniform costs Khadija.Taboada Thu 16/07/2026 8:53am Hundreds more families across the Royal Borough of Greenwich will benefit from extra financial help, after Cabinet agreed to expand its School Uniform Grant last night (Wednesday 15 July).  For the first time, eligible families with children in academy schools will be able to app… Greenwich Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028 It's been announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation. Cherwell Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Future of Worcestershire’s councils decided The Government has today confirmed plans for the future of local councils in Worcestershire. Continue reading Redditch Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Young creatives kick off Cultural Impact Award programme with new Culture Manifesto for Royal Greenwich Young creatives kick off Cultural Impact Award programme with new Culture Manifesto for Royal Greenwich Katie.Langford… Thu 16/07/2026 4:12pm Come and join us in Woolwich to celebrate the launch of a new Culture Manifesto created by 26 young people from across the borough. Their manifesto will set out their aspirations and hopes for the future of culture … Greenwich Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Statement on the fire in Edge Hill, Woolwich Statement on the fire in Edge Hill, Woolwich Ilaria.Vignolo Thu 16/07/2026 2:31pm Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: "A fire on Edge Hill in the early hours of the morning on Thursday 15 July was swiftly bought under control by the London Fire Brigade. Our priority has been the safety and welfare of those affec… Greenwich Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news No decision yet on Local Government Reorganisation for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough - Peterborough City Council Peterborough Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Local government reorganisation decision announcement - Broxtowe Broxtowe Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire - Stevenage Borough Council Stevenage Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Kent and Medway to be served by four unitary councils from 1 April 2028 In a statement to Parliament earlier today (Thursday 16 July 2026), the Secretary of State has announced that Kent and Medway will be served by four unitary councils from 1 April 2028. This is the biggest change in local authority structures in Kent and elsewhere in England in 50 years. The government is replacing Kent […] Thanet Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Ignite! Ignite! Anonymous (not verified) Thu 16/07/2026 12:50pm Friday 24 July 2026 at 4.00pm to 6.00pm Designed by two young emerging producers, this exciting outdoor event will bring together residents and creatives for an afternoon of live music, performances and the opportunity to contribute to a public art installation created by and for Greenwich residents. The event will showcase some of th… Greenwich Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028 The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR). South Oxfordshire Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028 The government has today (16 July) announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR). Vale of White Horse Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Local government reorganisation decision announcement - Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news The Government has today announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire. - burnley.gov.uk Burnley Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway’s councils - Canterbury City Council Canterbury Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Open Gardens Day in Billingshurst - Community grant helps annual event flourish - Horsham District Council Horsham Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Joint statement from the six councils in Warwickshire on Local Government Reorganisation Six Warwickshire councils have responded to the Government’s decision to create two unitary councils for Warwickshire. North Warwickshire Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Joint statement from the six councils in Warwickshire on Local Government Reorganisation - Stratford-on-Avon District Council Stratford-on-Avon Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Local government reorganisation decision announcement Central government has today announced its plans for the future of local government in Nottinghamshire. Mansfield Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Ribble Valley ‘Delighted’ by Four Unitaries Announcement Ribble Valley Borough Council today said it was ‘delighted’ by the Government’s announcement that Lancashire is to be divided into four unitary authorities. Ribble Valley Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway’s councils - Swale Borough Council Swale Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Four-council shake‑up to reshape Devon’s future Four-council shake‑up to reshape Devon’s future elinor.firth Date 16 July 2026 Date 16 July 2026 The Government has today confirmed it will adopt the four unitary model put forward by Plymouth and Exeter as the basis for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon.  Currently, services in Devon are split between different types of councils. Most of the county&nbs… Plymouth Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government confirms expansion of Leicester’s city boundaries - Leicester City Council Leicester Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils on 1 April 2028. Oxford Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Barnet committed to delivering homes residents need as housing target proposed to increase by 38 per cent - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news New council homes coming to South Ockendon - Thurrock Council Thurrock Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces decision on local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire – a single, new unitary council to be created Statement issued on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council, Cotswold District Council, Forest of Dean District Council, Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucester City Council, Stroud District Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council The... Source Tewkesbury Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire Today (16 July 2026) the Government announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, confirming it will create four new unitary councils. Broxbourne Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Decision made on the new local government structure for Kent and Medway The Government has today, 16 July 2026, announced its decision on the new structure for local government in Kent and Medway. Medway Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces decision on local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire – a single, new unitary council to be created - Stroud District Council Stroud Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces Local Government Reorganisation Decision City of Lincoln Council has welcomed the Government’s decision on the future of local government across Greater Lincolnshire. City of Lincoln Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire The decision for Local Government Reorganisation in Hertfordshire has been confirmed... Watford Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Agenda for Adur Licensing Committee on Monday, 11th January, 2027, 7.00 pm - Adur & Worthing Councils Adur Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Local Government Reorganisation – North East Lincolnshire to stay as a unitary authority from 2028 North East Lincolnshire Council is set to remain as a unitary authority from 2028. Delighted elected members and senior officers at the council have today been told by Westminster that... North East Lincolnshire Council · 16 Jul 2026