Local Government: Essex
Commons · Question 126127 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to his Department’s letter to Essex councils dated 26 March 2026, for what reason it was decided that South West Essex and South East Essex councils’ Joint Committees wi
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 20 Apr 2026
Joint Committees are temporary, implementation‑focused bodies intended to support the transition to the new unitary councils. They will be replaced by shadow councils in May 2027. As such, all existing councils are to be involved in the relevant joint com...