Local government is being
restructured in several parts of the country.
Five areas will become countywide unitaries (Durham, Cornwall,
Northumberland, Shropshire, Wiltshire).
The county area of Cheshire will become two unitary authorities
(East Cheshire and West Cheshire). The county area of Bedfordshire
will become two unitary authorities (Bedford and Central
Bedfordshire).
More information on the restructure is available on
IDeA's
local government reorganisation pages.
Impact on the third sector
Clearly the reorganisation is likely to have an impact on the local
third sector as the organisations they work with change. Voluntary
and Community Action South Bedfordshire has produced a
position paper on the changes in South and Mid
Bedfordshire.