Agreement to the Interim Plan for Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex
March 12, 2025 Leader of the Council and Corporate Finance & Governance Portfolio Holder (Cabinet member) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteFull council record
Content
Following the
debate at Full Council on 11th March 2025, and listening to the
views and concerns expressed by Members on a range of different
topics to be considered throughout the next part of the process,
covering:
• Contracts present
and future;
• Other functions
missing from the document, such as waste disposal, planning &
minerals, social care & Pension Boards;
• Communication
strategies;
• Consultation &
engagement with residents;
• Impact on the
delivery of services by TDC under the pressure of the tight
deadlines being imposed by the Government;
• Adequacy of Capacity
Funding provided by the Government;
• Understanding the
impact on staffing between existing and new authorities; and
• Relationships with
Town and Parish Councils and the timing of the planned Community
Governance Review.
On behalf of
Tendring District Council, to agree to the Interim Plan for Local
Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex, as set out in Appendix
B, being submitted to Government by 21st March 2025.
Recognising that
such Interim Plan sets out the progress on developing proposals in
line with criteria and guidance.
Reasons for the decision
As set out in the
Report to Full Council on 11th March 2025.
Alternative options considered
As set out in the
Report to Full Council on 11th March 2025.
Details
| Decision date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Effective from | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |