THE future of Wyre Forest District Council, Redditch Borough Council, and Bromsgrove District Council has been announced by the government.
The government confirmed today (Thursday, July 16) that two new unitary councils will be created as part of plans to restructure local government in Worcestershire.
As part of the new arrangements, Worcestershire's seven borough, city, district and county councils will be replaced from April 1 2028.
These plans will see Wyre Forest District Council, Bromsgrove District Council, and Redditch Borough Council replaced by a North Worcestershire unitary authority.
In a joint statement, the seven Worcestershire council leaders, including Wyre Forest's Cllr Marcus Hart, Bromsgrove's Cllr Karen May, and Redditch's Cllr Matt Dormer, said: "The debate is now over, and we have a clear direction from the Government.
"Today, we come together to express our commitment to work collectively to make these new arrangements a success for residents, businesses and communities across the county.
"The decision also provides important clarity for staff across our councils, allowing us to fully focus on planning and delivering an effective transition without any negative impact on the services residents currently receive."
The leaders acknowledged the range of views expressed during the consultation and proposals process.
They said: "Throughout this process, there have been strongly held and sincerely expressed views about the future structure of local government in Worcestershire.
"We recognise councils and residents have approached this debate from different perspectives.
"Now, moving forward, our shared priority will be ensuring every part of Worcestershire is properly represented, and local voices continue to shape the decisions which must be made by April 2028.
"Above all, we are united in our determination to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable, transformed services that meet the needs of our communities both now and in the future."
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