Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 114442
Local Government Finance: Essex
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how Thurrock and Basildon councils' debts will be distributed once local government reorganisation in Essex has concluded.
Answer
Alison McGovernThe assets, liabilities and ongoing commitments of the councils being replaced would transfer to the new authorities, in line with previous reorganisations.