Councils across Greater Essex are set to publish and discuss the initial submission to the Government on how Local Government Reorganisation could transform local authorities to achieve more for residents and businesses.
All 15 councils across Greater Essex will consider the submission, prior to the deadline for it to be submitted to the Government on 21 March.
The document follows Greater Essex’s inclusion in the Government’s Priority Programme for Devolution, which invited authorities to work together to produce plans for how all-purpose unitary councils could improve the delivery of essential public services across the county.
Councillor David King, Leader of Colchester City Council, who chaired the development sessions which produced the initial submission, said: “We are pleased to be able publish the initial plan for the reorganisation of local government in Greater Essex, prior to discussion by councils and submission to the government.
“The document sets out proposals for how reorganisation could be achieved, as well as how it would support our wider devolution ambitions and the benefits this would bring.
“The joint plan – produced by all 15 councils - marks a significant step forward in shaping the potential future of local government in Greater Essex.
“This progress has been achieved by strong partnership working and committed leadership, which we will need through the changes ahead if we are to secure the best possible outcomes for residents across Greater Essex, now and in the future.”
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