A major consultation is underway to decide how Worcestershire’s local government could be reshaped. Shape Worcestershire invites all residents to share their views on how council services should be delivered in the future.
What’s Changing?
Currently, Worcestershire operates through a three-tier system:
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Worcestershire County Council manages county-wide services like education, public health, highways and adult social care .
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Below that, six district, borough or city councils handle local concerns such as waste collection, planning, leisure and housing.
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Many areas also have town and parish councils caring for very local services.
But under new Government rules, 21 regions, including us, must reorganise into fewer, more streamlined unitary councils and explore devolution—shifting powers over transport, infrastructure and economic development to regional Strategic Authorities.
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Visit before 29 June 2025 to share your opinions: which services you think belong at which level, what matters most to your community, and what future you’d like to see .
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Explore resources on the Shape Worcestershire website, including About Reorganisation, Devolution, and FAQs to aid informed feedback.
Have your say – https://shapeworcestershire.org/have-your-say