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Local Government Devolution Criticized

This is a news story, published by MSN, that relates primarily to Staffordshire news.

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They couldn't run a bath - residents on devolution

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Devolution in Staffordshire could see one or possibly two unitary authorities replacing the current eight district councils in the county.

A mayor might also oversee them and make decisions over issues such as housing, growth and transport networks.

The government has written to all ten of Staffordshire 's councils advising them to submit proposals for reorganisation by November .

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