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Local Government: Reorganisation

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 September 2026UIN 21259

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, further to the letter sent to hon. Members in areas without Mayoral Strategic Authorities, entitled Rewiring the State: Statement from Cabinet, of 6 August 2026, what test of local consent will be used to ensure that mayors are not imposed on areas that do not want one; and whether unanimity is required.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The statutory process for the establishment of new Mayoral Strategic Authorities requires the consent of all upper-tier Local Authorities within the footprint of the proposed Authority.

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