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What is local government reorganisation and why should you care?

What is local government reorganisation and why should you care?

Local government is the part of the public sector that delivers the everyday services we all rely on – things like roads, libraries, housing, recycling, social care, parks and community support. It’s linked to everything we do and in Oxfordshire, these services are delivered by two layers of councils: county

What happens after the government approves a local government reorganisation proposal?

What happens after the government approves a local government reorganisation proposal?

Once the government decides to approve a local government reorganisation (LGR) proposal, the real work begins. While the decision itself is a major milestone, it’s only the start of a long, carefully managed transition designed to make sure services continue smoothly and residents are supported every step of the

A view down the shop fronts on Parsons Street in Banbury, Oxfordshire

Heard of local government reorganisation? How does it work?

Local government reorganisation (LGR) might sound complicated, but at its heart, it’s simply about redesigning how councils work so services are easier to access, more efficient and more financially sustainable. In Oxfordshire, the process of creating a proposal for reorganisation follows a clear set of steps shaped by government

Someone holding an electric bill. They are not on screen, the focus is on the bill

Is it possible to save money by cutting energy?

Saving money by reducing our energy consumption sounds simple. But other than changing lightbulbs, making the kids switch the games console off when they leave their bedroom and turning the heating down a degree or two, what is possible? Most of us have limited time and budget to make big