Implementation Timeline
What are the timescales?
Three distinct pathways with different implementation schedules. Click any area to highlight its timeline.
Final proposals
Decision
Shadow council
Go live
Final proposals
May 2025
Decision
Autumn 2025
Shadow council election
May 2026
Go live
May 2027
Final proposals
26 Sept 2025
Decision
Early 2026
Shadow council election
May 2027
Go live
May 2028
Final proposals
28 Nov 2025
Decision
Spring 2026
Shadow council election
May 2027
Go live
May 2028
Note: These timescales are approximate and subject to formal decision-making processes. Actual implementation dates may vary based on consultation outcomes, government decisions, and local circumstances.