184 amalgamated territorial communities have already been established in Ukraine.

On 28 August 2016, the first elections of chairpersons and members of local councils were held in seven more amalgamated territorial communities.

After the elections, the newly established communities will form their own executive committees and will be able to independently resolve all local matters, manage their own resources, and develop their own territory.

"Those communities have taken the course of development, assumed the responsibility for the future of their territories, and taken a sure step to the new quality of life. I hope that in the nearest future neighbouring communities will join them to have more resources and opportunities for development", Vice-Prime Minister - Minister of Regional Development, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services of Ukraine Hennadii Zubko.