沃斯特郡计划在2028年将六个议会合并为一个议会, 但由于缺乏公众意见和代表性减少,
Worcestershire’s plan to merge six councils into one by 2028 faces backlash over lack of public input and reduced representation.
Wwosterstershire县议会计划在2028年之前将所有六个区议会合并为单一权力机关的计划引起了绿党议员的批评。 绿党议员说,该提案是未经选举产生的官员在没有公众或议员投入的情况下拟定的。
Worcestershire County Council’s plan to merge all six district councils into one unitary authority by 2028 has sparked criticism from Green Party councillors, who say the proposal was developed by unelected officials without public or councillor input.
“一个县”计划将把县议员人数从45人减少到20人,其目的是满足政府的人口要求,提高效率,但反对者认为,该计划破坏了民主问责制。
The “One Worcestershire” plan, which would reduce Worcester’s councillors from 45 to 20, aims to meet government population requirements and improve efficiency, but opponents argue it undermines democratic accountability.
在大多数区议会的支持下,经过更广泛的协商,开发了替代性的双理事会模式。
Alternative two-council models, backed by most district councils, were developed with broader consultation.
最终提案将于11月6日检讨,
The final proposal will be reviewed on November 6 before being submitted to the government by month’s end.