The proposal selected to reshape Essex democracy

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Castle Point, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Update as of 25th March 2026

Government confirms five new councils for Greater Essex
Castle Point Borough Council website and articles.

The latest updates and information about local government reorganisation in Greater Essex is available on the council’s joint LGR Hub.

BBC Report 

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Earlier article on public consultation: BBC report of 19th November 2025:

BBC Report:  The fifteen (15) councils in the county will be replaced with either five, four or three all-purpose unitary authorities.  Local Government Minister Alison McGovern told Parliament the government wanted “councils that are close enough to care, but strong enough to reform public services, drive economic growth and empower their communities”.

Full BBC Report 19th November 2025 available here

Overview

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock to submit proposals for unitary local government for their areas.  Full details of the consultation, including a privacy statement, at: Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock – GOV.UK

The four (4) proposals in this consultation were made on 26 September 2025.

Castle Point Blog including summaries regarding the Five Council proposal available here.

Cllr Warren Gibson, Deputy Leader of Castle Point Borough Council said: “It is very important that Castle Point residents have their voices heard in shaping the future of local government. We believe that the five-unitary model offers the right balance between efficiency and community identity, ensuring that services remain close to the people who rely on them. I encourage everyone to take part in the consultation so that the final Government decision reflects the priorities of our communities.”   Posted on 20 Nov 2025 at 10:34 AM Castle Point.

The consultation closed 11:59pm on 11 January 2026