Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Require local referenda when introducing new unitary and strategic authorities
Closed
107 signatures
What the petition asks
There are plans in many counties to introduce new unitary authorities and new Strategic authorities, such as 'Mayoral Combined Authorities'. We think local residents must be provided with information about what these changes entail and be given an opportunity to vote on them.
We feel the government has not given local residents a comprehensive insight into how these new bodies/ posts will be elected and by whom. Will it be by proportional representation, for example?
What powers will they have compared to the current local government bodies? Does the mayor have the final say on planning disputes, health issues and transport issues?
We think it is important that local residents are given comprehensive information, the chance to debate and a final vote on such major changes.
What powers will they have compared to the current local government bodies? Does the mayor have the final say on planning disputes, health issues and transport issues?
We think it is important that local residents are given comprehensive information, the chance to debate and a final vote on such major changes.
Timeline
| 18 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
107
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
18 Feb 2025
Closed
18 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.