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Subject to Parliamentary approval, four new unitary councils will be created, to replace the current 15 councils. 

The position is legally confirmed only once the Structural Change Order is made.  

This marks the start of the next phase as we move forward with planning for new unitary councils.  

For now, it is very much business as usual. There are no immediate changes to services, and residents should continue to access support in the same way as they do now. Our focus remains on keeping services running smoothly and supporting our communities.  

See the prefered option below:

 

Four Unitary Model

A model for Lancashire which will see the region split into four unitary authorities: 

  1. Chorley, South Ribble, West Lancashire (South Lancashire)
  2. Fylde, Wyre, Blackpool (West Lancashire)
  3. Lancaster, Preston, Ribble Valley (North Lancashire)
  4. Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn, Rossendale, Pendle, Burnley (East Lancashire)

Proposal

Appendices

A map outline of the county of Lancashire. It is split into four areas, each a different colour. Orange one has the text North, green has the text East, purple has the text South, blue has West.

 

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