Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local Government: Reorganisation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Government's decision of 7 September 2026 to withdraw the decision on local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock, whether opportunities will be provided for residents of Basildon and Thurrock to make representations on revised proposals before a new decision is made.
- Answer
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I refer the Hon. Member to the Secretary of State’s oral statement of 7 September 2026. The government has withdrawn the March 2026 decision for Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock and is undertaking a full review of the local government reorganisation programme. We recognise the need for clarity and will set out next steps as soon as possible.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 28587
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Local government Thurrock Reorganisation Basildon
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- 2026-09-15 17:17:57 +0100
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