Scotland: plan to replace councils with 'six to ten' regional authorities

Scotland’s 32 councils could be replaced by six to ten regional authorities under plans for a dramatic shakeup being considered by the Scottish Government.

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Ministers have put forward proposals which would see the current unitary authorities swept away in favour of a smaller number of regional bodies focused

Scotland: plan to replace councils with ‘six to ten’ regional authorities

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