How our proposal meets our guiding principles
Residents first
Smaller, community-focused councils mean residents deal with one local authority for all services, keeping contact close to home and reducing bureaucracy.
Local democracy matters
By grouping together areas with shared identity and connections, representation remains local and decision-making stays in touch with communities.
Strong economic foundations
The three-unitary model groups areas that share real economic, transport and business links, creating balanced councils each serving around 300–400,000 people.
Better public services
Replacing the two-tier system with one council per area removes duplication, simplifies systems and delivers savings of around £15 million a year across Staffordshire - money that can be reinvested into frontline services.