Open consultation

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

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 19 November 2025

Applies to England

Summary

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

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 11 January 2026

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.

Documents

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

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Ways to respond

Respond online

or

Email to:

LGRconsultationresponse@communities.gov.uk

Write to:

LGR Consultation
Fry Building 2NE
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF

Published 19 November 2025