Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation

Timeline for Local Government Reorganisation

The table below shows the timeline set out by the government.

Status Date Action
Confirmed 5 February 2025

Statutory invitation received from government to submit unitary proposals

Confirmed 

21 March 2025

Submit interim Local Government Reorganisation proposal
Confirmed

1 May 2025

Hertfordshire County Council Elections
Confirmed

15 May 2025

Government feedback on interim submission on Local Government Reorganisation

Confirmed

28 November 2025

Submit full Local Government Reorganisation proposal
Proposed

May 2027

Elections (Shadow authorities)*
Proposed

April 2028

Vesting day for new unitary councils

*Shadow authorities are the new unitary council/s prior to them formally taking on all responsibilities.