Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 102693

Local Government: Essex

Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 14 January 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has received requests from councils in Essex requesting compensation for preparations made for the 2026 Mayoral Election for Greater Essex.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
I spoke to leaders in Greater Essex following the announcement of funding and next steps for the devolution agreements that are being developed through the Devolution Priority Programme. The Department has continued to engage closely with them since the a...
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