Closed consultation

Local government reorganisation in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 5 February 2026

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Applies to England

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Summary

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool.​

This consultation ran from
1pm on 5 February 2026 to 11:59pm on 26 March 2026

Consultation description

We are seeking views on the proposals submitted by councils for the reorganisation of local government in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool.  

​Responses to this consultation will inform our decision on which proposal, if any, to implement.

Documents

Proposals for local government reorganisation in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool

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Published 5 February 2026