A consultation has been launched inviting local residents and businesses to have their say about the proposals to form a new unitary local authority for the Bay area.The Lancaster BID Management Board has agreed to formally support the proposal and is encouraging local businesses to also have their say.
Barrow Borough Council, Lancaster City Council and South Lakeland District Council recently agreed the Bay bid and leaders of the three councils are urging residents and businesses to ‘Back the Bay’ and show their support for the new-look authority proposal.
A new Bay authority could merge the three district councils and draw down powers from the county councils, to create a new single tier authority for the area responsible for local government functions. It would build on the existing functioning economic geography, health footprint and strong community links across the Bay area, with the potential to further drive economic, social and environmental benefits for the combined area’s residents, businesses and visitors.The detailed case for a unitary must be submitted to UK Government by 9 December will examine ways to improve local government and service delivery across the Bay, giving greater value for money, generating efficiencies and providing stronger strategic and local leadership.
The detailed case will also set out the degree of local support for the proposal following a period of engagement with residents, businesses and key stakeholders. It will examine how police, fire and rescue services would be managed, opportunities for reform to health and care services and include in-depth financial modelling.
Further details of the proposals can be found HERE
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Residents and businesses can have their say in a variety of ways:
Online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JYMB9DH
Email views to: [email protected]
Write to: The Bay proposal, Lancaster City Council, Lancaster Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PJ
