Information received from Worcestershire County Council:
On 29 October 2026, the Government confirmed that Local Government Reorganisation in Worcestershire will continue and has indicated that it is minded to proceed with the previously announced two-unitary model.
Read minded to decision letter from Government to Worcestershire council leaders
In response to the announcement, the seven leaders of Worcestershire’s councils have issued the following joint statement.
Councils will have an opportunity to make representations on the provisional conclusions and reasoning set out in the letter before final decisions are taken.
The priority remains delivering services for residents, businesses and communities across Worcestershire. There is no immediate change to the services people receive, and residents should continue to contact their existing council in the usual way.
The Malvern Hills District Council website also has information on their webpage here
Published: 02/11/2026 Published by: Severn Stoke & Croome d'Abitot Parish Council
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