What happens next?

Current target for new unitary councils across England to be established, and Oxfordshire’s existing six councils will be abolished.

Current target for ‘Shadow councils’ to be elected across England, including in Oxfordshire, as the first stage to establishing the new unitary councils. The shadow councils will be responsible for establishing the new unitaries, including hiring and transferring staff.

The Government is expected to decide which proposal for local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire will go ahead.

The Government is expected to announce the results of the public consultation.

The Government consultation with residents and stakeholders on all three proposals for local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire will take place. Have your say.

Oxford City Council submitted its proposal to the government for three unitary councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Read the article.

Public engagement took place on the 3 Councils proposal, with an online survey and events across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. More information.

Oxfordshire’s six councils worked collaboratively to submit interim proposals for local government reorganisation to the government. The joint submission included three proposals – for three, two or one unitary council(s) covering Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. More information.

The government published the English Devolution White Paper, outlining its intention to introduce regional mayors and reorganise local government across England.