Nerds from #Southend who like our vibrant local government where we control our own spending, and dislike decisions being made made miles away, should give feedback on these #LocalGovernment changes being proposed - deadline is tomorrow!
https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3460/southend-political-leaders-reaffirm-collective-support-for-five-unitary-model-in-response-to-local-government-reorganisation-consultation
The Local Government results are in for Surrey, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Hampshire.
#Essex splits into 5.
Existing unitary areas grow. #Southend adds Rochford and Castle Point. #Thurrock adds Basildon.
The rest splits into areas for Colchester, Harlow and Chelmsford (the previous seat of the county council).
https://diamondgeezer.blogspot.com/2026/03/local-government-reorganisation-update.html
