Written questions

Local Government: Essex

Commons · Question 905839 · Tabled 16 Sep 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 13 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Sir John Whittingdale

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to reorganise local government in Essex.

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 13 Oct 2025

Local Government Reorganisation creates a huge opportunity for efficiency and improve public services.Final proposals from councils in Essex were submitted by 26 September. We anticipate launching a statutory consultation in November.