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- Local Government Secretary Angela Rayner halted the plan to replace county and district councils with unitary authorities.
- She paused reorganisation in 16 areas and abandoned four proposals.
- She also suspended council changes in 14 additional areas.
- Rayner said new legal advice must confirm the process complies with law before proceeding.
- May 2027 elections will still be held for existing two-tier councils in those regions.
