Timeline
| Status | Date | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Received | 5 February 2025 | Statutory invitation received from central government to submit unitary proposals |
| Confirmed | 21 March 2025 | Submit interim Local Government Reorganisation proposal |
| Confirmed | 1 May 2025 | Gloucestershire County Council Elections |
| Confirmed | 28 November 2025 | Submit full Local Government Reorganisation proposal |
| Proposed | Spring 2026 | Government public consultation |
| Proposed | Summer 2026 | Government makes decision |
| Proposed | May2027 | Elections for shadow authorities (a shadow authority is a temporary council set up before the new council begins trading and takes on all its responsibilities, allowing for a smoother handover) |
| Proposed | April 2028 | The official start date for new unitary councils |
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