Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 102367
Local Government: Reorganisation
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 15 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with refence to his Department's oral statement of 18 December 2025 on Local Government Reorganisation, Official Report col 1130, what proportion of people employed by councils i
Answer
Alison McGovernWe anticipate the vast majority of local council workers will transfer to roles in the relevant new unitary council and all workers will be protected by the relevant employment laws.