21st March 2025 is the deadline for submission of "interim" plans - and the full proposal by 28 November 2025
Is to continue across the public sector
2025 Lancashire County Council elections have not been postponed
The letter to Lancashire (below) sets out expectations including proactive collaboration and wider engagement with local partners, stakeholders, and residents
A letter from Government (see below) to Lancashire contains more details on developing plans for re-organisation, supporting places through change, timelines and next steps for interim plans and full proposals. We encourage our members to familiarise themselves with this framework.
Government is consulting on proposals to create a Mayoral Combined County Authority. Presently Lancashire is not in the first tranche but you can read the information the Government has published regarding the firs 6 areas - Devolution revolution: six areas to elect Mayors for first time
Read the letter from Government dated 5th February to Leaders of two-tier councils in Suffolk.
Access their dedicated page containing information and press releases.
Visit the LGA devolution and local government re-organisation hub which includes FAQs
Access the Government White Paper - Power and Partnerships : Foundations for Growth
Letter From Lancashire to Government in response to 21st March 2025 deadline by: Leaders of all Councils in Lancashire
Response from Government Minister on Local Government Reorganisation 24 March 2025
LALC will have a consultative and representative role and can advice the County Council and District Councils on how best to assist, liaise and with the Local Council sector.
Working closely with the LALC Board we will identify who we need to engage with on your behalf to effectively influence decisions impacting the sector
A new approach to fixing the country's biggest policy challenges.
FAQs regarding Devolution.