Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 99607

Elections: Essex

Tabled: 12 December 2025

Answered: 17 December 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer given to Question 97397 on Local Government: Essex, what discussions were had on the option of holding Greater Essex's mayoral election in 2027.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh

The Government has taken the opportunity to reflect on the most effective way of ensuring our mayoral institutions are best placed to deliver. Since informing constituent councils on December 3, Ministers have been engaging with local leaders in Greater E...

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