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UK drops plan to split Staffordshire into two councils

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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The UK government withdrew its plan to split Staffordshire into two supercouncils.
Ministers said new council boundaries will be announced in early 2027.
Local elections will use existing boundaries in May 2026.
Autumn Budget proposes a strategic mayoral authority for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, with elections in May 2028.
Amber Valley council initiated a formal step toward a possible legal challenge over the paused reorganisation plans.

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The UK government withdrew its plan to split Staffordshire into two supercouncils.
Ministers said new council boundaries will be announced in early 2027.
Local elections will use existing boundaries in May 2026.
Autumn Budget proposes a strategic mayoral authority for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, with elections in May 2028.
Amber Valley council initiated a formal step toward a possible legal challenge over the paused reorganisation plans.