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Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

New unitary councils will replace 43 county and district councils, in latest round of local government overhaul Fifteen new councils will be created in the south and east of England under the latest round of a major…

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The GuardianMar 25, 2026, 6:49 PM

Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

New unitary councils will replace 43 county and district councils, in latest round of local government overhaul Fifteen new councils will be created in the south and east of England under the latest round of a major local government overhaul, aimed at boosting economic growth and accelerating mass housebuilding plans. The new unitary councils will replace 43 counties and districts across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hampshire, with hundreds of councillors’ roles axed. A decision on future arrangements for East Sussex and West Sussex has been delayed. Continue reading...

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