Pausing Local Government Shake up 'Unacceptable' and 'Frustrating' Say West Sussex Leaders

Pausing local government shake up 'unacceptable' and 'frustrating' say West Sussex leaders

The lack of certainty about a major shake-up of local government has been described as ‘unacceptable’ and ‘frustrating’ by West Sussex council leaders.

Politicians have their say as Worcestershire’s Local Government Reorganisation is paused

POLITICIANS from all parties have reacted to the Government’s decision to pause the Local Government Reorganisation programme. It was confirmed this week the decision had been taken following updated legal advice. The Secretary of State for Local Government, Jim McMahon OBE. announced there would be a review of the scheme. Worcestershire County Council said it was seeking urgent clarification on what it meant for Worcestershire, the time the cou…