If you want to have your say you have until this Sunday 9 March 2025.
Derbyshire (excluding Derby) has a two-tier system – one county council and 8 district or borough councils.
The government announced the biggest shake up of local councils in a generation, requiring all areas to move to a single-tier unitary council system - meaning just one council delivering all services. Parish and town councils aren't affected by the government's plans.
Recent research shows that moving to one council, instead of the current 9, would save around £133 million a year. If the county was to be split into 2 councils then this would save £45 million.
Derbyshire County Council Leader issues new statement on local government re-organisation in this short video by Council Leader, Barry Lewis and have your say on the future of councils in Derbyshire. It'll only take you a minute.