Lancashire County plots course for judicial review of govt reorganisation
Summary
Lancashire County Council has filed a protective claim to preserve its ability to seek judicial review of the government’s 16 July decision on local government reorganisation. The move is intended to keep legal options open while ministers decide whether to abandon, amend or proceed with the proposed shift from 15 councils to four unitary authorities.
Why it matters
Although this is a local government governance issue, the outcome could affect planning, service delivery and decision-making across Lancashire. Surveyors working in the area should note the uncertainty around future administrative structures and any knock-on effects for development and property-related processes.
Key points
- Lancashire County Council has issued a protective claim ahead of the 16 October judicial review deadline.
- The claim is intended to preserve the option of challenging the government’s 16 July reorganisation decision.
- Government has paused the process, leaving the future of the Lancashire reorganisation unclear.
- The council says the uncertainty is making long-term decisions difficult.
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