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?

How are Integrated Neighbourhood Teams being implemented in your area? How are VCSE organisations being engaged? What models of good practice exist? What needs to be challenged? What opportunities are there to join up with other neighbourhood work e.g. Plan for Neighbourhoods, Trailblazer Neighbourhoods and proposed Neighbourhood Area Committees? Do use this as a space for discussion and sharing information.

Share your thoughts on the new RVS volunteering platform and what NAVCA and members can do together to influence the development of the platform.

With all the recent government announcements, publications and policy developments, we want to hear from NAVCA members about how this is affecting you. We recently recorded a short policy video digesting the announcements and what they mean for local infrastructure. Watch it here and let us know what you think!

Use the NAVCA Connect discussion forums to chat to other members about your experiences related to devolution, 10 Year Health Plan, Civil Society Covenant and more.

How are the proposals for the creation of Mayoral Strategic Authorities and the move from two tier to unitary authorities being felt in your area? What concerns or opportunities do the changes represent for LIOs? Use this thread to share your experiences and learning with other members.