What is LGR?
Local government reorganisation, or LGR, is a process where the structure of local councils is changed, often involving the creation of new unitary authorities or combined authorities.
This can mean merging existing councils, redrawing boundaries, or shifting responsibilities. The aim is to create more effective, efficient, and sustainable local government structures, particularly in areas with two-tier systems (county and district councils) or where existing unitary councils are struggling.
What is devolution?
Local government reorganisation, or LGR, is a process where the structure of local councils is changed, often involving the creation of new unitary authorities or combined authorities.
This can mean merging existing councils, redrawing boundaries, or shifting responsibilities. The aim is to create more effective, efficient, and sustainable local government structures, particularly in areas with two-tier systems (county and district councils) or where existing unitary councils are struggling.