In late 2024, the Government set out plans to change how local councils across England work together. This means areas like Hertfordshire that operate a two-tier system – where some services are run by district councils and others by the county council are being asked to rethink how things are organised.
Faced with tough financial pressures, councils are being encouraged to find smarter ways to deliver services and make better use of public money. That’s why the Government has asked the 11 council leaders in Hertfordshire to work together and come up with a joint plan for how local government could be reshaped to better serve our communities.
These changes affect the ten district councils that exist in Hertfordshire, as well as Hertfordshire County Council.
- Hertfordshire County Council
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Dacorum Borough Council
- East Herts District Council
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- North Herts District Council
- St Albans City & District Council
- Stevenage Borough Council
- Three Rivers District Council
- Watford Borough Council
- Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
How does it affect residents?
LGR will shape how your services are delivered – from bins and planning to libraries and social care. The objectives are:
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Simplified council structures
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More consistent service access
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Greater transparency in decision-making
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A stronger local voice in how councils operate
The goal is to keep what works well in Hertfordshire and improve the things that could be better and for this to be delivered by councils that are closer to communities and better equipped to plan for the future.
Further Information & links
A dedicated website has been designed to:
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Inform and educate Hertfordshire residents on what Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is, and how it impacts them.
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Provide Hertfordshire residents with the opportunity to have their say – we really want to hear from our communities.
