Government warned ‘mega councils’ plan is based on flawed evidence

District councils, mostly in rural areas, have criticised the Government ‘s plan to create so-called ‘mega councils’ (Alamy/PA) -

Threatened district councils have accused the Government of relying on limited and flawed evidence to justify creating so-called “mega councils” across England.

The second tier authorities warned that the planned move in county areas risks sidelining communities and failing to deliver financial benefits and economic growth.