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flag A proposed merger of West Berkshire and parts of Oxfordshire into Ridgeway Council aims to save £60M yearly, with public input sought on the plan.

flag A proposal to merge West Berkshire with parts of Oxfordshire into a new unitary council called Ridgeway Council is under government review, aiming to save £60 million annually and repay costs within 3.2 years. flag The plan includes West Berkshire, Vale of White Horse, and South Oxfordshire, with supporters citing West Berkshire’s efficient social care and children’s services. flag West Berkshire’s leader warns of a £28 million funding shortfall and says the merger would improve financial stability. flag Concerns remain over risks from restructuring services. flag The government is consulting on three unitary models and invites public input via survey or written submissions.

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