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Originally Posted by Darren Reynolds  No, we've not been asked. It's about time we were. If people knew what goes with Lancashire County Council they'd want it closed down. We did look into forming a unitary authority last year. In the long-run the accountants reckon it will save a lot of money but initially there are additional costs, including that of a referendum. The government wouldn't fund any of it and we can't afford it out of Council Tax so it's a non-starter for now. |
Sorry Darren, we were all asked about becoming a unitary authoity at the same time that both Backburn and Blackpool took up their opption, when Loopy Lou Lou from Skem was leader of the County Council, and they spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers money on self pormotion