Have Your Say - Consultations
Current consultations/engagement
Local Government Reorganisation
Your councils are changing! Government ministers want councils in Kent and Medway to work in a different way. Swapping smaller councils for fewer bigger unitary ones, to deliver all council services in an area, forms a huge part of their plan. The government has launched a consultation based on a series of options suggested by Kent's existing councils. Have your say here: Proposals for local government reorganisation in Kent and Medway - GOV.UK
The deadline for comments is 11.59pm on Thursday 26 March 2026.
Community Governance Review
DDC is carrying out a review of the number of councillors allocated to each town/parish council in the district – and your views are sought. The Council recognises the important role parish councils play in supporting local communities, and with Local Government reorganisation approaching, and parish council elections scheduled for May 2027, we want to ensure parish governance across the district remains representative and well-placed to meet future challenges.
The deadline for comments on the first stage of this consultation is 2 April 2026. Have your say on our elections pages.
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