Timeline
We are carrying out this consultation in two stages:
Stage One: Gathering your views (19 May – 18 July 2025)
- We are asking for your initial feedback on what works well and what could be improved.
- You can suggest changes to parish councils, such as boundary changes, mergers, or governance improvements or you can suggest that new parish or town councils are set up
- This consultation should take around 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
Stage Two: Consulting on proposals (20 October – 19 December 2025)
- Based on the feedback from Stage 1, we will develop specific proposals for changes.
- You will have another opportunity to give your views before final decisions are made.
Please note: This timeline is subject to change dependent on the feedback provided in stage one and the associated draft recommendations.
Key dates
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Date |
Action |
|---|---|
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12 May 2025 |
Full Council approved the terms of reference, signifying the start of the review. Visit the meeting page for more information. |
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19 May – 18 July 2025 |
First period of public consultation |
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August – September 2025 |
Review by officers and working group and development of draft recommendations |
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13 October 2025 |
Draft recommendations to be considered by Council and approved for the second round of consultation |
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20 October – 19 December 2025 |
Second public consultation |
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January – February 2026 |
Review by officers and working group and development of final recommendations |
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27 February 2026 |
Full Council discuss and agree final recommendations |
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February 2026 |
Reorganisation Order made |