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Local Government: Essex

Asked by Sir John WhittingdaleConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 October 2025UIN 905839

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to reorganise local government in Essex.

Answered by Alison McGovern

Local Government Reorganisation creates a huge opportunity for efficiency and improve public services.Final proposals from councils in Essex were submitted by 26 September. We anticipate launching a statutory consultation in November.

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