In this short video, Tendring District Council (TDC) Leader Cllr Mark Stephenson sets out what Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is — and what it could mean for Tendring.

Earlier this year, the Government launched its Local Government Reorganisation programme, aimed at simplifying how councils operate.

Over the next three years, the number and structure of councils across Essex could change significantly, with plans expected to create new unitary authorities that combine county and district responsibilities under one roof.

Among the business cases submitted to the Government in September it is expected that there will be proposals for creating a number of different unitary authorities including a three-council proposal, a four-council proposal, and a five-council proposal which will replace Essex County Council and all the districts in Essex.

Ahead of the Cabinet’s decision on its formal recommendation this Friday, Cllr Stephenson explains why he’s recommending the five-council option, which would see Tendring join with Colchester and Braintree councils, and Essex County Council, to form a new North-East Essex council.

The final decision will rest with Government, following public consultation later this year.

📽️ Watch Cllr Stephenson's short video explaining what this could mean for our area:

🔗 To watch the Cabinet meeting live on Friday, September 12, at 10.30am, click here and to view the Cabinet papers click here.

To find out more about Local Government Reorganisation in Essex, go to: https://www.essexlgrhub.org/stronger-greater-essex