Local government reorganisation, or LGR for short, is changing the way local councils operate in areas which have a 2-tier system of county and district or borough councils.
In Derby and Derbyshire, the existing 10 councils – us, Derby City Council and 8 district and borough councils – will be replaced by 2 new unitary councils.
We have created this hub as the main place for colleagues to find the latest updates, key information and support resources.
Where we are now
The government confirmed on 16 July 2026 that local government in Derby and Derbyshire will move to a 2-unitary council model.
On 1 April 2028, the 10 councils in Derby and Derbyshire will be replaced by 2 new unitary councils covering the north and south of the county.
This means the services we currently provide across Derbyshire will transfer to one of 2 new councils.
- The new north Derbyshire council will serve residents in Derbyshire Dales, High Peak, Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire.
- The new south Derbyshire council will serve residents in Erewash, South Derbyshire and Derby.
- Amber Valley will be split between the two new councils.
The focus has now moved from proposal development to implementation planning.
Key dates
- 16 July 2026 – government decision announced
- May 2027 – elections for new unitary councils to take place and set up in 'shadow' form
- 1 April 2028 – new unitary councils become operational
What LGR means for you
We understand colleagues may have questions about what LGR means for them. The key points are:
- There are no immediate changes to roles or responsibilities
- Services will continue to operate as normal
Useful information
If you're wondering how LGR may affect your role, pay, terms and conditions, workplace or future opportunities, visit our dedicated colleague guidance page what LGR means for you.
You can find out more about what local government reorganisation is all about.
You can also view the LGR timeline.
Read the government's implementation letter which sets out the next steps, the timeline, transitional arrangements and the names of the new authorities.
Keeping you up-to-date
We want all colleagues to feel well-informed about LGR and we'll be using a range of channels to keep you updated over the coming months. Find out what you told us.