Local Government Reorganisation

A roundup of the news we have so far.

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  MP sets out six tests to protect Rutland's status

  Rutland's MP, Alicia Kearns, has set out six tests that she feels best represent the views of people of England's smallest mainland county as local government reorganisation sees Rutland likely to merge with neighbouring authorities.

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  Save Rutland's ceremonial status

   The campaign to protect Rutland's ceremonial county status as upcoming local government reorganization threatens its survival is gathering pace.

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  Petition to save Rutland's ceremonial status

   Could your local help to protect Rutland's ceremonial status in local government reorganization?

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  Could Rutland join South Kesteven?

  The door for Rutland to join South Kesteven isn't closed, say councillors there, despite the government saying that authorities should be aligned with emergency services, such as their police and fire.

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  Rutland and Stamford MP attended meeting

   Rutland and Stamford's MP Alicia Kearns took the unusual step of speaking in the meeting at Catmos House last night, she says, to ensure all voices will be heard.

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  Future of Rutland

   The leader of Rutland County Council says she will engage with fellow councillors and residents in the next few months of local government reorganisation.

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  Rutland County Council to hold special meeting on the future of Rutland

   The leader of Rutland County Council hopes a special meeting tonight will help councillors reach agreement on the way forward for the county and local government reorganisation.

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  Rutland cannot continue as a small unitary authority believes Leader

  The government is proposing to combine district councils and smaller unitary authorities (such as Rutland) into larger unitary authorities. Rutland County Council's Leader gives her views and shares her knowledge with Rutland & Stamford Sound ahead of a special Council meeting tomorrow night.

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  Future of Rutland

  Ahead of a special council meeting on Tuesday night, Rutland County Councillors are appealing to residents to tell them your opinions on local government reorganisation.

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  The Future of Rutland - Meeting 2 - Listen Again

  The second meeting at Victoria Hall in Oakham, held by Rutland and Stamford's MP Alicia Kearns explains the government's plans and the possible options, as Rutland is urged to merge with its neighbours in local government reorganisation. Includes questions and views from locals who attended.

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  Future of Rutland

   Rutland will not be fast-tracked into local government reorganisation.

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  Listen to Monday's meeting about the future of Rutland

   There's a chance to hear Monday's public meeting about the future of Rutland on Rutland & Stamford Sound tonight.

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  Future of Rutland

  The future of local government reorganization in Rutland shouldn't sit with one person, says the county's MP Alicia Kearns told the audience at her second meeting to hear residents' views last night.