Local Government Reorganisation
We want to hear your views on the future of local government in our area.
The government has published proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to simplify local government structures. This means replacing the current 15 councils with fewer, larger local authorities.
Since then, councils across Essex have been working on plans to design the new authorities, looking at local identities, transport routes, health and housing needs, and financial stability. A range of options are being explored, including 3, 4 or 5 new authorities.
Any new council model needs to have Thurrock residents and communities at its heart. That’s why we need you to answer 11 short questions about how you feel about LGR. It will only take three to five minutes to complete. Your feedback will help shape our plans.
We are holding a public question time event for Thurrock residents on Tuesday, 19 August at Thameside Theatre in Grays, and you are invited, find out more: Public Question Time Event Tickets, Tue 19 Aug 2025 at 19:00 | Eventbrite
FAQs
- How is local government organised right now?
- What does the government want to change?
- What might the changes look like?
- Do we have to reorganise, or is it voluntary?
- When can we expect this to take place?
- What is the difference between Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation?
- How did this happen and what is next?
- Lots of change sounds like lots of cost – why now?
- How do I have my say?
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Questions asked at Public Webinar
- Is Thurrock working in isolation on the 4-authority proposal?
- Will we be able to see the details of the other proposals (3 and 5 models)?
- Are the councils working together or separately on their proposals?
- How will local voices be heard in a larger authority?
- Will this reform make Thurrock more like London or merge it into London?
- How will LGR affect our local identity?
- Will there be new job opportunities from this transformation?
- Will council tax increase due to LGR?
- When will we know more about employment impacts?
- Thurrock has financial challenges—how will LGR help?
- Will there be more public sessions?
- What happens to current councillors under the new authority?
- Will the number of councillors increase or decrease?
- Will residents get to vote on which model is chosen?
- Who decides which model will be adopted?
- How can I share my views or get involved in the LGR process?
