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Warwickshire Approves 'Super Council' Despite Local Opposition

10/16/2025

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Warwickshire councillors agreed to form a "super council" within the West Midlands Combined Authority to replace six existing councils by 2028.
The decision passed 30 to 14 after a four-hour debate.
The Liberal Democrats opposed the plan, advocating for two separate councils to better serve local communities.
Councillor Richard Dickson argued that a single authority would be detached from the communities it serves.
The final decision rests with the government.

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Warwickshire councillors agreed to form a "super council" within the West Midlands Combined Authority to replace six existing councils by 2028.
The decision passed 30 to 14 after a four-hour debate.
The Liberal Democrats opposed the plan, advocating for two separate councils to better serve local communities.
Councillor Richard Dickson argued that a single authority would be detached from the communities it serves.
The final decision rests with the government.