Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 57072

Devolution: Essex

Tabled: 3 June 2025

Answered: 11 June 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with Essex County Council on the financial sustainability of local services under the proposed devolution deal.

Answer

Jim McMahon

Combined County Authorities (CCA) do not replace the councils in the area – and services such as social care, libraries and education that are provided by the local authorities would continue to be provided by them. The finances of constituent members suc...

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