Local government reorganisation (LGR)
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The Government has withdrawn its decision on the preferred option for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire.
The review of LGR in Lancashire will now continue until early 2027.
Lancashire is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, following a formal invitation from the UK Government on 5 February 2025. This is part of a national plan under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which aims to simplify how councils are structured and improve how services are delivered across England.
This marks the start of the next phase of planning for the new unitary councils.
For now, it is business as usual. There are no immediate changes to services. Residents should continue to access support in the same way as they do now. Our focus remains on keeping services running smoothly and supporting our communities.
Local Government Reorganisation is about changing how councils are organised, not how people use services day to day. In the future, the new unitary councils will bring services together under a single organisation, making it simpler and more joined-up for residents.
We understand that people may have questions about what this means. We are committed to being open, honest and transparent, and we will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.