As you may be aware, the Government has announced its intention to simplify governance in Lancashire by creating new unitary councils that deliver all local services through a single authority.
Currently, Lancashire County Council provides services such as social care, education, highways, and libraries, while district and borough councils, such as Ribble Valley Borough Councils, deliver services including waste collection, planning, housing and leisure. Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen already operate as unitary authorities.
All 15 councils in Lancashire are working collaboratively to develop proposals for new unitary arrangements with options ranging from two to five new unitary councils.
The business case proposals for new unitary councils must be submitted to the Government by November 28 and demonstrate:
- Stronger local leadership
- Improved service delivery and outcomes
- Financial sustainability and value for money
- Economic growth and prosperity
- Community identity and effective local partnerships
To inform this process, key stakeholder organisations across Lancashire, including parish councils, are asked to complete the survey below by September 28 and share it within your networks for others to complete.
Accessible formats and paper copies are available on request from lgr@lancashire.gov.uk or by phoning 0300 1236701.
If you need further information, please refer to the attached news release or visit ribblevalley.gov.uk.https://www.givemyview.com/lancashirestakeholderlgr
