Local Government Reorganisation explained: navigating a section 24

Pam Duke

24th February 2026
England & Wales
11 mins read

This briefing focuses on how councils can navigate a section 24 direction, the legal mechanism requiring shadow authority consent for material financial decisions by predecessor councils. It explains the regulatory framework, outlines what specific consent parameters could be, and provides a process for enacting and complying with the direction.

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