Local offices
Strengthened public services delivered at local level and in a way that local residents, groups, organisations and businesses feel is effective and value for money will be a clear focus for the new council.
Exactly which buildings provide the best way to deliver these services will be for the new council to decide. However, the model which was set out in the proposal chosen by the government was clear that a main office in each former district area will be retained.
These centres will offer face-to-face expertise and advice on a broad range of public services as well as practical meeting space to support local decision-making and democracy.
These centres will be supported by a network of 30 additional customer access sites which will offer people the opportunity to get advice and support in, or as close as possible to, where they live or work.