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The Scottish Government has published proposals outlining the first major shake-up of local government in nearly 30 years. Under the proposition, Scotland’s current 32 single-tier local councils could be replaced by a smaller number of larger regional authoritiessuggested to be between six and ten.

Key details of the plan include:

• Two-Tier Model: The proposals outline a two-tier structure. Above, between six and ten regional bodies would take charge of strategic decisions, economic development, and broader public services. Below them, roughly 120 to 160 smaller community, town, county, or district authorities would handle localized services.

• Dual Mandate for Councillors: Instead of creating additional layers of bureaucracy or holding separate elections, existing ward councillors would sit on both their community authority and the regional council. Because this dual role substantially increases responsibilities and time commitments, the paper suggests a review and likely increase in councillor pay.

• Purpose and Rationale: Ministers, led by Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth, stated that the paper is intended as an initial starting point for consultation rather than a definitive blueprint. The stated aim is to streamline administration, direct more funding to frontline delivery, and balance regional strategic planning with community-focused governance.