The Government has announced that the existing six councils in Warwickshire will be replaced by two larger single-tier authorities – one covering the north and the other the south in 2028.
Under the decision, one unitary council will cover the north of Warwickshire, including North Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Bedworth, and Rugby. A second unitary council will cover the south of Warwickshire, including Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick. Avon Dassett will be in the South Warwickshire council.
The six councils said:
“Our shared priority is to make sure residents, businesses and communities continue to receive the services they rely on, and that the move to the new councils is managed carefully and in the best interests of Warwickshire.
“There is now important work to do.We will work closely with Government, partners, our staff and councillors to support a smooth transition and to help shape the best possible future for local services.”
Elections for the newly formed councils are due to be held in 2027.
At that point shadow operations will be in place until the new authorities take full control in 2028, when the existing councils will be wound up.
The new South Warwickshire council will deliver all local services including waste collection, planning applications and street cleaning, education, transport and libraries.