Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 97399
Local Government: 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, whether he plans to hold a referendum in Essex on the constitution of new councils.
Answer
Alison McGovernOn 2026 elections, I refer the Hon. Gentleman to my answer to Question UIN 94417 of 24 November. Our answer remains that local elections will go ahead unless there is strong justification otherwise. The Government announced on 4 December that we are minde...
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