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Below you can read the interim plan that was submitted to government. This plan is split into Part A and Part B.

Part A - Joint Working

Principles of local government reorganisation in ßÙßÇÂþ»­, setting out how all 12 councils will work together on LGR and devolution. Highlights opportunities for residents and businesses across ßÙßÇÂþ»­ and raises topics where further discussion with government is welcomed.

Read Part A

Part B - ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s Proposal for ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s future

Part B sets out proposals for future reorganisation in ßÙßÇÂþ»­, including advantages and disadvantages of different options, approaches to implementation and engagement and steps needed to finalise proposals.

ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s preferred option is to replace the 12 councils with two unitary councils.

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Districts' & Boroughs' Proposal

Most district and borough councils preferred option is to replace the 12 councils with three unitary councils.