Commenting on proposals for new unitary councils across Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, UNISON head of local government Mike Short said today (Wednesday):
“These decisions will shape local government for decades to come.
“But reorganisation must not come at the expense of staff working conditions or wellbeing.
“There should be no compulsory redundancies or erosion of employment rights and benefits.
“Without staff input, there’s a risk this major overhaul could lead to further cuts, unnecessary disruption and poorer outcomes across communities.
“Proper discussions with the workforce and their unions, as well as a focus on protecting services, are essential. That’s the way to build authorities that deliver for everybody.”
Notes to editors:
– The government today announced final decisions on replacing county/district councils with new unitary authorities in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hampshire. Ministers delayed the decision over Sussex while proposing revised plans. New councils are expected to be elected in 2027.
– The government today announced final decisions on replacing county/district councils with new unitary authorities in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hampshire. Ministers delayed the decision over Sussex while proposing revised plans. New councils are expected to be elected in 2027.
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
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