Local government reorganisation – what are the legal issues that need to be addressed?

Jill Morgan, LGIU associate; Henry Grant, LGIU

9th June 2025
England & Wales
17 mins read

This briefing offers practical insights for legal officers engaged in, or preparing for, local government reorganisation. It sets out the legal framework underpinning both reorganisation and devolution, including more recent policy shifts and statutory obligations.

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