One Derbyshire, two councils: Have your say on the future of local government
People across Derbyshire are being asked to have their say on how local council services are delivered in the future, as part of the biggest change to local government in 50 years.
A proposal drawn up by Derbyshire’s eight district and borough councils, together with Derby City Council, would see the 10 councils that provide services across the county replaced with two councils – one covering the north of the county, and one covering the south.
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Leader’s radio Q&A about local govt shake-up
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Erewash Borough Council's leader James Dawson is to go on the radio to answer questions from the public as the town hall seeks residents’ views about the prospect of the authority being abolished.
Cllr Dawson has a monthly breakfast show guest slot on community radio station Erewash Sound and will be devoting the next one to the subject. Questions about the six-week consultation and the future of local government can be submitted in advance by emailing: info@erewashsound.com
The leader – whose radio appearance is on Monday 7 July – said: “Local people can find full details of the proposed reorganisation on the Erewash Borough Council website but I am sure many will still have questions. I am happy to answer them.”
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What is Local Government Reorganisation? Councillor James Dawson explains.