Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation
Our response to Local Government Reorganisation
Our priority is to ensure any changes benefit local residents and businesses, whilst maintaining efficient services and ensuring strong democratic accountability to our communities and neighbourhoods.
We are working with all councils and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner to carefully consider the government's request.
See the links below.
Hertfordshire Councils submit proposals for Local Government Reorganisation 28 November 2025
Council backs four unitary authority option at Special Cabinet meeting November 2025
Final decision at Special Cabinet 17 November 2025
Discussion and indicative vote at Full Council 12 November 2025
Decision process underway for Hertfordshire's Local Government Reorganisation November 2025
Help shape Hertfordshire’s future – have your say on changes to local government September 2025
Councils Launch Stakeholder Engagement on the Future of Local Government in Hertfordshire July 2025
Joint statement from Hertfordshire council's ruling out single unitary authority proposal June 2025
Government feedback on interim submission on Local Government Reorganisation May 2025
Hertfordshire Local Government Reorganisation Interim Plan Submission March 2025
Cabinet Report 4 March 2025 - Local Government Organisation Interim Submission
Response from the Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council February 2025
Joint statement from Hertfordshire council's on local government reform December 2024