Government Consults on New Unitary Authorities for Warwickshire
Residents and businesses are invited to share their views on what Local Government Reorganisation should look like in Warwickshire. Respond before 26 March 2026.
Published: 12 February 2026
Government consultation on Local Government Reorganisation in Warwickshire launches and will run for seven weeks.
Currently, Warwickshire has two-tiers of local government, Warwickshire County Council as one tier and five district and borough Councils – North Warwickshire Borough, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough, Rugby Borough, Stratford and Warwick District Councils as the second tier.
Local government reorganisation (LGR) is planned for Warwickshire because central government has set out a national policy to reorganise the current two-tier system of local government in England to one tier, and Warwickshire is one of the areas affected by that policy.
In line with the Local Authority Publicity Code, the councils are not promoting or advocating for any option within the consultation. The consultation is being led by Government, which is seeking views on the options that have been put forward.
The Government is only consulting on whether residents would prefer one unitary council for Warwickshire, or separate north and south unitary councils.
How to take part
If you would like to share your views on Local Government Reorganisation in Warwickshire, the easiest way to take part is to provide your feedback through the online survey.
The consultation is open from Thursday, 5 February, until Thursday, 26 March.
Alternatively, paper copies will be available from:
- Main council office reception areas
- Libraries operated by Warwickshire County Council
- Council-operated Museums
- Paper copies can also be requested by calling 01926 410 410
Your responses to the questions can then be submitted by email to lgrconsultationresponse@communities.gov.uk.
Written responses can also be sent to:
LGR Consultation
Fry Building 2NE
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
If completing a paper copy of the consultation form, please make it clear which consultation you are responding to.
For further information and to take part online, please visit: Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Warwickshire.