Timetable for LGR and devolution
PLEASE NOTE: On 7 September, the Government announced an immediate pause to the LGR process in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. We will update this page as and when we have more information, in the meantime, for the very latest go to the FAQs about LGR and devolution section.
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Date |
Stage |
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16 December 2024 |
Government set out its LGR and devolution plans in the English Devolution White Paper |
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5 February 2025 |
The Government invited councils to develop LGR proposals |
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21 March 2025 |
Councils were required to submit interim LGR plans |
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28 November 2025 |
Deadline for submission of final LGR proposals |
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January 2026 - March 2026 |
Government consultation on LGR proposals took place |
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16 July 2026 |
Government decision on LGR proposals announced |
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September 2026 - December 2026 |
Legislation to enable LGR will be presented to Parliament |
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May 2027 |
Necessary transitional legislation prepared and laid Shadow unitary elections will take place in affected areas |
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April 2028 |
New unitary councils are scheduled to begin operating |