A decision on the reorganisation of local councils across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has been delayed until the autumn, it has been announced by Government today (Thursday 16 July).
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, The Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, updated Parliament on decisions in relation to 41 areas.
In relation to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough he said that Government was not announcing the decision as further time is required to get the decision right.
Council Leader, Councillor Shabina Qayyum, said in response: “It is disappointing to learn that the Government requires more time to make a decision on Local Government Reorganisation for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
"However, it is important that the Government has all the information it needs to be able to decide on what is the biggest shake-up of local government for a generation and will impact residents of our city.
“Option D remains our preferred option as it will ensure that our identity and significance as a rapidly growing city is protected and preserved, giving us a stronger, clearer, local voice.
“Our seven councils have worked side by side to prepare for this significant change - and that collaboration will continue.”
Residents are being reassured that services will continue to run as normal up to the creation of the new authorities, known as vesting day, and after the new arrangements are in place. Our aim is for the transition to be as seamless as possible for everyone involved.
Shadow elections for the new authority are due to take place in May 2027, ahead of the new unitary councils taking over in April 2028.
For more information on Local Government Organisation locally visit Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation | Peterborough City Council.