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LGR paused and reviewed by government with four proposals withdrawn

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Local government reorganisation (LGR) plans have been paused in many areas as the government considers legal advice and launches a review into the process.

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LGR proposals in Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk have been withdrawn, while plans in 14 other areas will be reviewed. The review will assess

The government has been warned that its plans for fiscal devolution risk widening the gap between urban and rural areas, with “very damaging” consequences for the most sparsely populated parts of England.

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