The timeline

16 December 2024

English Devolution White paper published - ​​English Devolution White Paper​: Power and partnership: Foundations for growth - GOV.UK

6 February 2025

Warwick DC receives a letter from Govt along with our neighbouring county, borough and district councils, outlines in more detail, the process we should now follow for devolution. The aim is to “put local government on a more sustainable footing, creating simpler structures for your area that will deliver the services that local people and businesses need and deserve.”

20 March 2025

Councillors agreed the approach for the interim plan to be submitted to Govt. The report that went to Cabinet after the Full Council meeting and the appendix documents can be seen on our committees pages.

21 March 2025 

Interim plan submitted to Govt.

3 June 2025

Response from Govt. to our interim plan.

11 June 2025

Warwickshire Local Government Reorganisation Report (Deloitte)

7 August to 12 September 2025

Resident Engagement:

A survey has been launched to encourage the public, businesses, voluntary and community groups as well as town and parish councils, to share their thoughts on local government reorganisation.

Each of the District and Borough Councils (excluding Rugby) agreed at their meetings in July, that their preferred option was to reduce all the councils down to two – one in the north of Warwickshire and one in the south. Before councillors submit their final recommendation to government in November, this questionnaire provides the opportunity for all to share their views on this preferred option and to shape the future of local government.

The survey is being run by Opinion Research Services (ORS) and will be supported by focus groups and additional conversations with stakeholders.