Timeline and next steps
We submitted our detailed proposal for local goverment reorganisation to central government in late 2025, and government are now running a public consultation until 26 March.
View all of the Staffordshire proposals Have your say on the official government consultation
At this stage, no final decisions have been made. We’ll continue to share updates as the process develops.
Timeline
| Type | Date | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | 5 February 2025 | Statutory invitation received from Government to submit unitary proposals |
| Confirmed | 21 March 2025 | Submit interim Local Government Reorganisation proposal |
| Confirmed | 24 November 2025 | Submit full Local Government Reorganisation proposal |
| Confirmed | 5 February 2026 | Government public consultation on all Staffordshire proposals |
| Proposed | April/May 2027 | Elections (Shadow authorities) |
| Proposed | April 2028 | Vesting day for new unitary councils |
If approved, new unitary councils could be established by 2028.