Local Government Reorganisation is the process by which the government is replacing Lancashire's current 15 councils with a smaller number of new unitary councils.
These new councils will be responsible for all local services in their area, such as education, social care, waste collection and planning.
Current status
In September 2026, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced a review of recent LGR decisions across England, including the decision relating to Lancashire.
The Government has confirmed that its review of Local Government Reorganisation in Lancashire will continue into early 2027. A previous decision to create a unitary council that covers Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre regions has been withdrawn.
For now, it is business as usual. There are no immediate changes to services. Residents should continue to access support in the same way as they do now. Our focus remains on keeping services running smoothly and supporting our communities.
Local Government Reorganisation is about changing how councils are organised, not how people use services day to day. In the future, the new unitary councils will bring services together under a single organisation, making it simpler and more joined-up for residents.
This is a phased, long-term process. The new unitary councils are expected to take on responsibility for services in April 2029. This allows time for careful planning to ensure a smooth and well-managed transition. We understand that people may have questions about what this means. We are committed to being open, honest and transparent, and we will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
Find out more
Further updates, including key milestones and opportunities to ask questions, will be shared over the coming months as plans develop.