Written question WQ82511
- Asked by
- Laura Anne JonesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Finance and Local Government
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
When does the Welsh Government plan to publish its final decision on local authority boundary mergers?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Finance and Local Government
As I set out in my answer to WQ82425 on 24 May, I will be considering the recommendations from final electoral reviews for principal councils put forward by the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales alongside any representations received in due course. Any Orders arising from these considerations will be made by the end of September. This will enable local authorities to put appropriate arrangements in place for the May 2022 Local Government elections.
I appreciate the interest in these reviews from members, local authorities and candidates, both current and prospective and I intend to provide regular updates to members about progress.