Webinar: Wednesday 17 December 2025 Time: 11:30 to 12:30

Dear Consultee 

I am writing to you on behalf of Southend-on-Sea City Council which is one of the local authorities in Essex supporting the five unitary authority proposal for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Greater Essex. We believe that we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape how local government works for our communities.   

The Government has launched a consultation on the future structure of councils in Essex, known as LGR, and we urge everyone to take part.  

Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock - Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government - Citizen Space

There are four options on the table, but we (ten councils) firmly support creating five new unitary councils. Why? Because it’s the option that puts people first.  

You can read the full proposal and other options on the LGR Essex Hub.

Please find the attached letter inviting you to an upcoming webinar. If you have any questions, please contact us on consultations@southend.gov.uk

Webinar Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025 Time: 11:30 to 12:30

Sign up link: Southend Webinar - LGR Consultation | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Let’s build a future where councils are truly local, effective, and focused on what matters most to our communities