Town hall leaders condemn ill-thought-out' plan to merge English councilsLocal government restructuring plans face strong opposition from council leaders who believe they will worsen financial crises rather than provide savings.
Councils to be merged in major local government shake-upPlans to merge district councils and county councils aim to streamline local government in England.
Mergers of English councils could lead to tax rises due to high debt levelsLabour's local government overhaul may burden neighboring councils with higher taxes and service cuts due to financial distress in several merged authorities.
Town hall leaders condemn ill-thought-out' plan to merge English councilsLocal government restructuring plans face strong opposition from council leaders who believe they will worsen financial crises rather than provide savings.
Councils to be merged in major local government shake-upPlans to merge district councils and county councils aim to streamline local government in England.
Mergers of English councils could lead to tax rises due to high debt levelsLabour's local government overhaul may burden neighboring councils with higher taxes and service cuts due to financial distress in several merged authorities.