Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 77943

Local Government: Essex

Tabled: 16 September 2025

Answered: 13 October 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to amend the first past the post voting system for local council elections in Essex following local government reorganisation.

Answer

Samantha Dixon

The government has no plans to change the electoral system for local elections in England.