“The meeting with the Minister today, following Government’s review of Local Government Reorganisation, has given us some clarity around the decision taken in July, for a two unitary authority for Worcestershire, which is effectively unchanged.
“Government is minded to implement a North and a South Worcestershire by April 2029 however we won’t get confirmation of this until before Christmas.
“While this does not provide full certainty immediately, the Government reaffirming their original decision in July, along with our preparatory work, puts us in a strong position to respond to the Government’s decision.
“We now look forward to moving forward and remain committed to continuing to provide services to our residents while focussing on delivering the best possible outcomes for our communities across Worcestershire.”
Cllr Karen May, Leader of Bromsgrove District Council
Cllr John Gallagher, Leader of Malvern Hills District Council
Cllr Matt Dormer, Leader of Redditch Borough Council
Cllr Lynn Denham, Leader of Worcester City Council
Cllr Matt Jenkins, Leader of Worcestershire County Council
Cllr Richard Morris, Leader of Wychavon District Council
Cllr Marcus Hart, Leader of Wyre Forest District Council
Date published: 29 October 2026
