Timeline
The timeline for local government reorganisation in Staffordshire was as follows, however the below timeline is now set to change following the government's announcement on 7 September 2026.
The government has confirmed that, following the announcement, the local elections in May 2027 will go ahead on existing council boundaries.
| Type | Date | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Complete | 5 February 2025 | Statutory invitation received from Government to submit unitary proposals |
| Complete | 21 March 2025 | Interim Local Government Reorganisation proposal was submitted |
| Complete | 24 November 2025 | Full Local Government Reorganisation proposal was submitted |
| Complete | 5 February - 26 March 2026 | Government public consultation on all Staffordshire proposals took place. |
| Complete | 16 July 2026 | Government announced its decision to create two unitaries in Staffordshire |
| TBC | TBC | Elections (Shadow authorities) |
| TBC | TBC | Vesting day for new unitary councils |