Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 102434

Local Government: Reorganisation

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, with reference to the letter from the Minister for Local Government and Homelessness to Leaders of councils with elections in May 2026 where proposals for reorganisation have bee

Answer

Alison McGovern

We have been clear that how local councils respond is up to them to decide locally with a view to their local processes and governance. The Secretary of State will consider all views provided, together with any other representations received, before final...

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