UK - Local Authorities will assume responsibility

With the abolition of SHAs, Local Authorities will assume responsibility for fluoridation. This will ensure that there is a democratic basis for decisions on fluoridation. In drawing up the legislation that will be required for the new arrangements, the Department will be giving further consideration as to how more account can be taken locally of the views of the people who would be affected by any proposals for a new fluoridation scheme.

Extract from D.o.H. letter in reply to a letter to Andrew Lansley.