The Government is seeking views on the proposals submitted by councils for the reorganisation of local government in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Peterborough City Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council have all submitted their preferred options for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
From 2028, Peterborough City Council, and Cambridgeshire’s existing two-tier system of one county and five district and city councils, will be replaced with new unitary authorities.
In November, Peterborough City Council submitted its proposal (Option D) to Government to create three new unitary authorities in Cambridgeshire. One for Peterborough and West Huntingdonshire, one for Fenland, East Huntingdonshire, East Cambridgeshire, and another for South Cambridgeshire, Cambridge City.
Leader of Peterborough City Council, Councillor Shabina Qayyum, said: “Local Government Reorganisation is an opportunity to shape the future local governments of our region and ensure that Peterborough remains at the heart of decision-making for our residents.
“We want to ensure the councils of the future can deliver the best change for our city in terms of prosperity, investment, growth and identity whilst continuing to protect our most vulnerable residents and give our young people the best life chances.
“Option D, the Greater Peterborough option, preserves our identity. We are unique as a city from the rest of the region. We have a densely diverse core surrounded by our leafy green villages and it is essential we preserve that identity
“The Government wants to hear what local people think about the four options that are being put forward for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. I would urge you to read the consultation and take part to make sure your voice is heard in the decision-making of one of the best changes we have faced for decades.”
The seven councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough submitted the following proposals:
- Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council proposed two unitary councils (Option B). These would comprise the district areas of:
- North Cambridgeshire and Peterborough: Peterborough, Huntingdonshire, East Cambridgeshire, Fenland
- Greater Cambridge: Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire
- Cambridgeshire County Council proposed two unitary councils (Option A).
These would comprise the district areas of:
- North West: Peterborough, Fenland, Huntingdonshire
- South East: Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, South Cambridgeshire
- Huntingdonshire District Council proposed three unitary councils (Option E). These would comprise the district areas of:
- North East: Peterborough, Fenland, East Cambridgeshire
- Central Huntingdonshire: Huntingdonshire
- South West: Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire
- Peterborough City Council and Fenland District Council proposed three unitary councils (Option D) splitting Huntingdonshire District Council areas between two of the proposed new councils.
These would comprise the district areas of:
- Greater Peterborough: Peterborough and nine wards from Huntingdonshire
- Mid Cambridgeshire: Fenland, East Cambridgeshire and 17 wards from Huntingdonshire
- Greater Cambridge: Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire
The consultation will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 26 March 2026.
Have your say, visit Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (GOV.UK).