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Council reorganisation plan moves ahead in five English areas

Ministers have confirmed that the local government reorganisation programme will continue. The government has said it is still aligned with its wider plan to move power away from Westminster. Earlier coverage says the government is minded to proceed in five English areas, with final decisions waiting for at least three more weeks of representations.

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What does it mean?

The government is keeping its plan to reorganise local councils going. Final decisions for five English areas have not yet been made.

Who is affected?

Residents and local councils in the five areas named in the reorganisation plan.