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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.
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.
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.
West Berkshire’s leader warns of a £28 million funding shortfall and says the merger would improve financial stability.
Concerns remain over risks from restructuring services.
The government is consulting on three unitary models and invites public input via survey or written submissions.
Una fusión propuesta de West Berkshire y partes de Oxfordshire en Ridgeway Council tiene como objetivo ahorrar 60 millones de libras esterlinas anuales, con la participación pública solicitada en el plan.