Maldon District Council has welcomed the government's announcement for a new configuration of authorities across the Greater Essex area.
Today, the government announced their decision to replace the current 15 Essex councils with five unitary authorities by April 2028.
Leader of the district council, Richard Siddall said he's 'pleased' with the decision, and aims to step up the authority's work with partners across the county.
He said: “I welcome today's announcement and I am pleased that Government has listened and adopted our preferred model keeping local government local.
"We will now step up our collaborative work with all partners across Greater Essex, to deliver the change so that it best serves the interests of our local communities and residents of Maldon District.
"We need to ensure that the change happens with minimal disruption and that the Maldon District benefits from the reorganisation.”
Maldon district councillors aim to answer the community's questions surrounding this change, and are determined to keep residents informed as a plan is developed and implemented.
The council will continue to provide local services for residents and communities until the authority no longer exists on April 1, 2028.
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