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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Friday, 31 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Unitary Councils

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2025 to Question 23142 on Unitary Councils, if she will publish the (a) numeric population range and (b) area size of a small unitary.

Answer

As set out in the English Devolution White Paper, the Government will facilitate a programme of local government reorganisation for two-tier areas, and for unitary councils where there is evidence of failure or where their size or boundaries may be hindering their ability to deliver sustainable and high-quality public services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26036
Session
2024-26
Related items
Unitary Councils
Monday, 20 January 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Unitary councils
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk