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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 February 2017 (named day). It was answered by Marcus Jones (Conservative) on Monday, 6 February 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Dorset

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will permit Poole Unitary Authority and Bournemouth Unitary Authority to merge voluntarily to form a new authority.

Answer

We understand that certain councils in Dorset will shortly be submitting a proposal for new unitary structures which we will of course consider very carefully.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62809
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Local government Dorset Bournemouth Borough Council Poole Borough Council
Link
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