Angela Rayner described the proposed reorganisation as a "turning point" for local governance, empowering communities to regain control over essential services and priorities.
The plan aims to unify local government across England into single councils, tackling the existing patchwork system that leaves many areas with multiple governing bodies, each providing different services.
Merging councils presents the potential for significant financial savings, with the government estimating that it could cut costs by £2 billion amid challenging council finances.
Recent data shows that local elected mayors are more recognizable than MPs or council leaders, indicating a growing trend towards municipal leadership that can drive economic development.
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