http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/publications/public-bodies/regional-and-city-economies/appraisal-of-unitary-options-in-bedfordshire/ This report assesses the two unitary options for Bedfordshire – a unitary county and two unitary councils consisting of Bedford and Central Bedfordshire (combining Mid and South Bedfordshire District Councils). It is critical of all of the proposals and finds serious flaws in the Government’s option appraisal process, particularly the absence of an enhanced two-tier developmental option and the narrow assessment criteria. Commissioned by 4 UNISON branches in Bedfordshire and submitted to DCLG. en Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit 2007-06-29T10:33:02Z European Services Strategy Unit, Duagh, Camp, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Dexter Whitfield unitary government, reorganisation, future of local government, Bedfordshire, options appraisal, options criteria, daily 1 2001-04-13T12:00Z