Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 February 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 2016. It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 February 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Local Government
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what representations he has received on reducing the number of (a) metropolitan district councils and (b) councillors in metropolitan counties with a combined authority and metro mayor.
- Answer
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The Government invited areas that wanted to negotiate a deal devolving major powers to come forward with written proposals by 4 September 2015. It is for local areas to propose governance structures that are right for them, including electoral changes that are wanted locally. Discussions continue with local areas on the precise arrangements to be put in place in areas to deliver deals.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 26872
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Councillors Metropolitan counties Metropolitan districts
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- 2016-07-05 19:30:07 +0100
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