Have your say on the future of local government in Gloucestershire

The government has launched a consultation on how local councils in Gloucestershire could be organised in future. This follows three proposals submitted by the county’s councils in November 2025. 

The options include: 

• One countywide unitary council 

• Two unitary councils (east/west split) 

• Two unitary councils (Greater Gloucester and Gloucestershire Unitary) 

The consultation asks for views on whether the proposals meet government criteria, including delivering high‑quality public services, improving efficiency and supporting strong local engagement. 

Responses will help the government decide on its preferred option in summer 2026. Any new council structure would not be in place before April 2028. 

The consultation is open for seven weeks from Thursday 5 February. 

Find out more about the proposals on the Future Gloucestershire website.