Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 97401

Elections: Essex

Tabled: 4 December 2025

Answered: 10 December 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse in (a) Essex, (b) Thurrock and (c) Southend of preparations for mayoral elections in 2026.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Following Ministerial and official consideration, we are minded to hold inaugural mayoral elections for the four Devolution Priority Programme places that are also undertaking local government reorganisation – including Greater Essex – in May 2028 rather ...

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