Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation

Information on Devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)

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What was our proposal for LGR?

On 4 November 2025, Cabinet approved the submission of the Full Business Case for Local Government Reorganisation in Staffordshire.

On 28 November 2025, Staffordshire County Council submitted its final plan to government.






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The preferred option was an East-West model consisting of two councils.

East

  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • Staffordshire Moorlands
  • East Staffordshire
  • Lichfield
  • Tamworth

West

  • Newcastle-under-Lyme
  • Stafford
  • South Staffordshire
  • Cannock Chase

Further information

  • Read our full proposal
  • Read a summary of the other proposals

Four other proposals were put forward by councils across the area. 

What happens next?

Now a decision has been made, we will work with councils across the area to make sure that the changes work well for residents.