Here’s how you can have your say on the future of local government in the Lancaster district
Here’s how you can have your say on the future of local government in the Lancaster district.
Lancaster City Council has launched a new poll to get feedback on how public services should be managed in the Lancaster district.
The government is proposing a fundamental overhaul of local administration, eliminating district councils such as Lancaster City Council in favour of new unitary authorities.
These new councils would be in control of all local services in their jurisdiction, including waste collections and social care. Several solutions are being investigated, all of which include the Lancaster district joining other districts of Lancashire.
Proposals for the entire county must be submitted by November 28, and the city council is now seeking public input to determine which form best suits its district. Coun Caroline Jackson, leader of Lancaster City Council, stated:
“Many may dispute the necessity to reorganise local government at all, but the government is determined to make changes, and the government minister will ultimately pick which model they prefer. “This means we must be clear about what we believe will be the greatest route ahead for the Lancaster district.
Any local government reorganisation will have serious consequences for our communities and the way services are delivered, so I urge people to have their say and help us to finalise our proposals.
“Some of the questions are also intended to assist us negotiate our future with other councils once the government has decided on Lancashire’s future shape.
We also need your feedback on this. So, in addition to tick boxes, there are remark boxes, and you can email us at the address provided on the survey.”
The survey is in addition to a countywide consultation that is already underway, since the city council wants to make sure that local perspectives are heard.
It takes about 10 minutes to complete and may be done online at www.lancaster.gov.uk/lgr-survey or by calling the customer service offices at Morecambe and Lancaster town halls.
The completion deadline is Monday, October 13, and the results will assist councillors in determining which recommendations will be presented to the government for consideration.
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