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Grave concerns over authorities' merger plans

The new Welsh Secretary has spoken of his ‘grave reservations’ at plans to merge local authorities in Wales

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 April 2016

The new Welsh Secretary has spoken of his ‘grave reservations' at plans to merge local authorities in Wales

Speaking to local newspapers, Alun Cairns said reorganisation would not ‘automatically deliver the benefits that are promised'.

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