Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (1)        That the Cabinet endorsed the Business Case option for 3 new unitary councils which grouped Epping Forest District Council together with Harlow, Brentwood, Chelmsford and Maldon, thereby supporting the preference of the Council, at its Extraordinary committee meeting on 15 September 2025.   (2)        It was noted that the alternative Business case option 3.2 grouping Epping Forest District Council together with Harlow, Brentwood, Chelmsford and Uttlesford was considered by some to have stronger merit.