'District and borough councils in Warwickshire are going to disappear' - merger between Stratford and Warwick district councils gets the backing from MPs
Stratford District Council has no future according to its current leader but he assured fellow councillors that a merger with Warwick District Council did have the backing of the region’s MPs.
Cllr Tony Jefferson (Con, Welcombe) also warned that if the two authorities failed to join forces then there would need to be cuts to services as officers battled to balance the books.
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Hide AdThe council leader was answering questions at a special overview and scrutiny committee today (Wednesday) ahead of a full council meeting on Monday (February 22) when councillors will be asked to support plans to create a South Warwickshire super district by April 2024. The matter will be discussed at Warwick District Council two days later.