Local Government Reorganisation - Tranche 2 out for consultation

The consultations cover East Sussex, Greater Essex, Hampshire and the Solent, Norfolk Suffolk, West Sussex. These are the consultation questions - what do you want to feedback to MHCLG?

Question 1 To what extent do you agree or disagree that the proposal suggests councils that are based on sensible geographies and economic areas?

Question 2 To what extent do you agree or disagree that the proposed councils will be able to deliver the outcomes they describe in the proposal?

Question 3 To what extent do you agree or disagree that the proposed councils are the right size to be efficient, improve capacity and withstand financial shocks?

Question 4 To what extent do you agree or disagree that this proposal will put local government in the area as a whole on a firmer footing, particularly given that some councils in the area are in receipt of Exceptional Financial Support?

Question 5 To what extent do you agree or disagree that the proposed councils will deliver high quality, sustainable public services?

Question 6 To what extent do you agree or disagree that the proposal has been informed by local views and will meet local needs?

Question 7 To what extent do you agree or disagree that establishing the councils in this proposal will support devolution arrangements, for example, the establishment of a strategic authority?

Question 8 To what extent do you agree or disagree that the proposal enables stronger community engagement and gives the opportunity for neighbourhood empowerment?