A stronger Greater Essex

Essex is a special place with a proud past and a bright future. To help Essex grow and do even better, we are proposing to make changes to how it is run. These changes will make things easier to understand and help decisions get made faster. 

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Business cases

Read the business cases for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Essex

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About local government changes

More information and how it will impact Essex. 

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Your questions answered

Read answers to your most frequently asked questions.

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Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex

Timeline

From August 2025

Business cases published

September 2025

Final business cases submitted to government

November 2025

Government consultation launched

March 2026

Government decision on reorganisation in Greater Essex

May 2027

Elections to new shadow unitary councils

April 2028

Vesting Day - new unitary councils go live

Your councils

Basildon Council logo
Braintree District Council logo
Brentwood Borough Council logo
Castlepoint Council logo
Chelmsford City Council logo
Colchester City Council logo
Essex County Council logo
Epping Forest District Council logo
Harlow Council logo
Maldon District Council logo
Rochford District Council logo
Southend on sea City Council
Tendring District Council logo
Thurrock council logo
Uttlesford District Council logo