Consultation outcome

Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock

From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Published
19 November 2025
Last updated
25 March 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

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Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock: Summary and analysis of consultation responses

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Detail of outcome

​The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has decided to implement, subject to Parliamentary approval, the proposal for 5 unitary councils to be established in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

This proposal was submitted by:

  • Basildon Borough Council

  • Brentwood Borough Council
  • Castle Point Borough Council
  • Chelmsford City Council
  • Colchester City Council
  • Harlow Council
  • Maldon District Council
  • Southend-on-Sea Council
  • Tendring District Council
  • Uttlesford District Council

Original consultation

Summary

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

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Consultation description

We are seeking views on the proposals submitted by councils for the reorganisation of local government in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

Responses to this consultation will inform our decision on which proposal, if any, to implement.

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Proposals for local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock

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Published 19 November 2025
Last updated 25 March 2026 show all updates

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