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Countywide unitaries 'could save £3bn'

Replacing two-tier counties with one unitary authority could deliver almost £3bn savings over five years, according to research published by the County Councils Network (CCN) today.

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By Martin Ford | 27 August 2020

Replacing two-tier counties with one unitary authority could deliver almost £3bn savings over five years, according to research published by the County Councils Network (CCN) today.

By comparison, replacing councils with two unitary authorities in each county would reduce savings to £1bn nationally.

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