Scrapping 213 local councils could save £3bn says report
In most of England, local government operates under a two-tier system, with both a county council and a district council providing services.Each county is subdivided into areas represented by district councils. These councils are responsible for rubbish collection, housing and planning.
Cllr David Williams, chairman of the County Councils Network, who commissioned the report, said there was a"compelling" financial case for creating more unitary authorities. It also suggested that establishing more than one unitary authority in a county would mean splitting up children's social services and adult social care departments, risking instability.Some council leaders strongly oppose plans to abolish smaller councils.
While the leaders of larger county councils are advocating a shift to unitary authorities, several smaller district council leaders are opposed to the idea. Giving councils more clout to make decisions on behalf of their local areas is, the government says, part of its attempt to 'level up the country'.
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