FAQs
FAQs
Will council tax go up or down following reorganisation?
We can’t say for definite as this will be a decision for the new unitary council(s). The aim of reorganisation is to…
What about accessing council services?
The proposal would mean that for the first time all residents, businesses and organisations across Warwickshire would have one council in their…
Will I get a say?
Yes. Residents are invited to participate in our public engagement exercise which will be running from Thursday 7 August to Sunday 14…
Will the services I use (like bin collection or social care) change?
Up until 1 April 2028 nothing will change. Your bin will still be collected and social care services will continue. All councils…
What would be the impact on protection and support for the vulnerable?
No reductions to social care funding are proposed. We will be engaging with users of these services before we make our final…
What other benefits could there be?
Prevention means acting early to stop problems before they escalate: whether in health, housing, or children’s services. It’s about helping people stay…
What would be the impact on existing council staff?
There is likely to be a reduction in the number of senior leadership positions, which will contribute to some of the predicted…
What would be the impact on the number of councillors?
To achieve the Government’s objective of streamlining councils, it is expected that the two new unitary authorities in the north and south…
How will this impact Warwickshire’s Town and Parish Councils?
The White Paper acknowledges that people value the role of governance at the community scale and that can be a concern when…