Devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) news
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Councils launch new LGR website
Published on 21 August 2025Greater Essex councils launch new website to support local government reorganisation (LGR). (more…)
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Help shape the future of local government
Published on 24 June 2025Residents’ views sought to shape the future of local government in Greater Essex. (more…)
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Greater Essex councils submit interim plan for local government reorganisation
Published on 28 March 2025An initial plan setting out how Greater Essex councils could best respond to the challenge from government and achieve more for residents and businesses, has been shared with the Government. (more…)
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Cabinet 19 March 2025
Published on 25 March 2025Public questions anticipated the main debate as Epping Forest District Council’s Cabinet endorsed the South Epping Masterplan strategic framework and design code at its meeting on 19 March. (more…)
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Government launches devolution consultation for Greater Essex
Published on 18 February 2025The Government has launched a public consultation seeking views on the creation of a Mayoral Combined County Authority in Greater Essex. (more…)
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Essex County Council elections suspended
Published on 7 February 2025The Government has agreed for the Essex County Council elections in 2025 to be suspended in light of the proposed Local Government Reform and the creation of an Essex Mayor. (more…)
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Local government reform and devolution for Essex
Published on 10 January 2025Update from Councillor Chris Whitbread, Leader of Epping Forest District Council, on the local government reform and devolution for Essex. (more…)