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Gloucestershire residents encouraged to share their views on reorganisation of councils
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Gloucestershire councils are encouraging residents and communities to take part in a new government consultation on how local government in the county could be organised in future.
This is an important chance for people to have their say as the government considers a once-in-a-generation shake-up to how local services are run.
Reorganisation will involve replacing Gloucestershire’s existing county council and six borough and district councils with one or two new councils.
Three proposals were put forward by Gloucestershire’s councils in November, and the government will decide on its preferred option this summer.
The options are:
One countywide unitary council
A single council responsible for all services across Gloucestershire.
Two unitary councils (east/west split), each responsible for all services in that area:
West: Gloucester City, Forest of Dean District, Stroud District
East: Cheltenham Borough, Tewkesbury Borough, Cotswold District
Two unitary councils (Greater Gloucester and Gloucestershire Unitary), each responsible for all services in that area:
Greater Gloucester: an area slightly expanded beyond Gloucester city
Gloucestershire Unitary: the rest of the county
What is the consultation asking?
The government is asking to what extent the proposals:
are based on sensible geographies and economic areas
will deliver the outcomes described in the proposals
are the right size to be efficient, improve capacity, and withstand financial shocks
will deliver high quality, sustainable public services
have been informed by local views and will meet local needs
will support devolution arrangements
will enable stronger community engagement and give the opportunity for neighbourhood empowerment
What happens next?
Responses will help the government assess which option best meets its criteria.
A decision is expected in summer 2026, with elections planned for May 2027. Any new structure would be established no earlier than April 2028.
For more information about the proposals and additional background information on local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire, please visit the Future Gloucestershire website.
Gloucestershire councils are encouraging residents and communities to take part in a new government consultation on how local government in the county could be organised in future.
This is an important chance for people to have their say as the government considers a once-in-a-generation shake-up to how local services are run.
Reorganisation will involve replacing Gloucestershire’s existing county council and six borough and district councils with one or two new councils.
Three proposals were put forward by Gloucestershire’s councils in November, and the government will decide on its preferred option this summer.
The options are:
One countywide unitary council
A single council responsible for all services across Gloucestershire.
Two unitary councils (east/west split), each responsible for all services in that area:
West: Gloucester City, Forest of Dean District, Stroud District
East: Cheltenham Borough, Tewkesbury Borough, Cotswold District
Two unitary councils (Greater Gloucester and Gloucestershire Unitary), each responsible for all services in that area:
Greater Gloucester: an area slightly expanded beyond Gloucester city
Gloucestershire Unitary: the rest of the county
What is the consultation asking?
The government is asking to what extent the proposals:
are based on sensible geographies and economic areas
will deliver the outcomes described in the proposals
are the right size to be efficient, improve capacity, and withstand financial shocks
will deliver high quality, sustainable public services
have been informed by local views and will meet local needs
will support devolution arrangements
will enable stronger community engagement and give the opportunity for neighbourhood empowerment
What happens next?
Responses will help the government assess which option best meets its criteria.
A decision is expected in summer 2026, with elections planned for May 2027. Any new structure would be established no earlier than April 2028.
For more information about the proposals and additional background information on local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire, please visit the Future Gloucestershire website.
Gloucestershire residents encouraged to share their views on reorganisation of councils is currently at this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Under Review
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Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
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The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
A decision is expected in summer 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Gloucestershire residents encouraged to share their views on reorganisation of councils
Elections planned for May 2027
this is an upcoming stage for Gloucestershire residents encouraged to share their views on reorganisation of councils
Any new structure would be established no earlier than April 2028.
this is an upcoming stage for Gloucestershire residents encouraged to share their views on reorganisation of councils
