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Combined Authorities: Essex

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 8 December 2025UIN 95992

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the initial funding arrangements for Essex's Combined County Authority will be put before Parliament.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

On 4 December the Government made a Written Ministerial Statement announcing the funding for all areas on the Devolution Priority Programme, including Greater Essex.

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