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Local Government Finance: Essex

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114442

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how Thurrock and Basildon councils' debts will be distributed once local government reorganisation in Essex has concluded.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The assets, liabilities and ongoing commitments of the councils being replaced would transfer to the new authorities, in line with previous reorganisations.

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