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General Election halts Christchurch's referendum on shake-up

Plans to hold a referendum on local government reorganisation in Christchurch will be delayed following the announcement of a snap General Election.

By Laura Sharman | 20 April 2017

Plans to hold a referendum on local government reorganisation in Christchurch will be delayed following the announcement of a snap General Election.

Christchurch BC, which had previously agreed to hold a referendum on plans to create two new unitary authorities in Dorset, said the election could result in changes to cabinet members and government policies on local government.

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  1. Gove signs devolution deals for Norfolk and Suffolk
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  4. Directors warn needs of older and disabled people will not be met this winter
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