SECRETARY of State for Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid has formally acknowledged the submission of the proposal to create a new council covering Taunton Deane and West Somerset.
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The proposal is for a single new district council bringing the two geographical areas together. Combined with modernising and streamlining operations, the4 councils say there would be savings of £3.1m a year.
The Secretary of State will consider the proposal and make a decision in due course.