We have developed the North, City, South proposal in response to the Government's request to reorganise and reduce the number of councils in the area. Our plan proposes the creation of three equally-sized unitary authorities to deliver all council services to residents. We have put people and places at the heart of our plan which will deliver:

The plan would:

• Keep councils connected and accountable to local communities
• Simplify services for residents, businesses, and partners
• Protect the vulnerable and get support to people sooner
• Deliver devolution and economic growth
• Boost efficiency, saving nearly £43 million a year