Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 905839

Local Government: Essex

Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 13 October 2025
Named Day

Question

Sir John Whittingdale

ConservativeMaldon

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to reorganise local government in Essex.

Answer

Alison McGovern
Local Government Reorganisation creates a huge opportunity for efficiency and improve public services.Final proposals from councils in Essex were submitted by 26 September. We anticipate launching a statutory consultation in November.