At MHCLG questions, I asked the Minister for Local Government what assessment the Secretary of State had made of progress towards the unitarisation of local government in Northamptonshire, and what efforts are being made to ensure that the diverse communities of North Northamptonshire are fully represented throughout this process, and in the governance structure of the new councils. I was delighted to hear the Minister agree with me that decision-making should be taken as locally as possible, and that local input should be built into the new model, particularly through area committees.