Majority of Council Leaders in Essex back keeping 'local government as local as possible’
Ten council Leaders in Essex, have demonstrated their joint public support for the creation of five new unitary authorities across Essex.
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culture outdoors green spacesTen council Leaders in Essex, have demonstrated their joint public support for the creation of five new unitary authorities across Essex.
Local councils across Essex, including Chelmsford, are set to debate a widely supported, ‘just right’ proposal for their own reorganisation.
Thousands of residents have already responded to a survey from a group of councils backing a proposal for 5 new local authorities in Essex.
Chelmsford City Council says a plan for five unitary councils is the best option for residents as part of early reorganisation proposals.
By-elections will take place in Chelmsford this May, following the resignation of Councillor Marie Goldman as a county and city councillor.
This Government has published its English Devolution White Paper, setting out its proposals for devolution and changes to local government.
Some Chelmsford residents will go to the polls next month to vote in two by-elections and a referendum. Voting takes place on 12 December.
Councillor Lynne Foster has become the new Deputy Leader of Chelmsford City Council.
Marie Goldman for the Liberal Democrats has been elected MP for the Chelmsford constituency in the 2024 parliamentary general election.
The list of candidates standing in the UK Parliamentary general election for the Chelmsford constituency has now been published.