Appendix B – Illustrative Example of Timetable
The review must be concluded within twelve months, register published annually on 1 December
Stage |
What happens |
Timescales |
Example |
Commencement |
Terms of reference are published |
|
June 1 |
Preliminary Stage |
Desk Research, information gathering, local briefings and meetings |
One Month |
June 1 – June 30 |
Stage One |
Initial Submissions are invited |
Three months |
July 1 – September 30 |
Stage Two |
Consideration of submissions received – draft recommendations are prepared |
Two months |
October 1 – November 30 |
Stage Three |
Draft Recommendations are published - consultations on them |
Three months |
December 1 – February 28 |
Stage Four |
Consideration of submissions received – Final recommendations are prepared |
Two Months |
March 1 – April 30 |
|
Final Recommendations are published – concluding the review |
|
May 1 |
|
Council resolves to make a reorganisation order |
One month later |
June 1 |