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Local Government Reorganisation – putting more power in the hands of local people

Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Local Government Reorganisation – putting more power in the hands of local people

Councillor Kevin Bentley explains how Local Government Reorganisation will empower and support people and communities.

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Our bold vision for a bright future – the Proposal for Greater Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 11 September 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

This week is a landmark week for the future of local government in Essex, and I couldn’t be prouder to share why with you. We have just published the final Proposal for Greater Essex, a key moment in our journey to …

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Local Government Reorganisation – Proposals emerge, debate continues...

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 4 September 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Leader of Essex County Council, Councillor Kevin Bentley, shares his latest update on Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.

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Reflecting your priorities in our work to create new councils

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 13 August 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Leader of Essex County Council, Councillor Kevin Bentley, shares his latest update on Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.

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LGR in Greater Essex: protecting vital services and achieving a bright future for all

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 4 August 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Leader of Essex County Council, Councillor Kevin Bentley, shares his latest update on Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.

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Tackling inequality for 140,000 Essex residents

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 21 July 2025 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Louise McKinlay

Earlier this month, we brought some of our partners together to mark three years of Levelling Up in Essex.

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“We need to seize opportunities” – improving the Essex SEND system

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 8 July 2025 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Tony Ball

Councillor Tony Ball shares what is being done to improve the local SEND system in Essex and supports call for national reform.

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Stars align and point the way ahead for Essex’s future councils

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 7 July 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Councillor Kevin Bentley, shares his latest update on local government reorganisation in Greater Essex.

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Less is More: Fewer councils the right option for Greater Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 21 May 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Councillor Kevin Bentley reflects on the latest research on council numbers and what it means for local government reorganisation in Essex.

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LGR: Getting the balance right to protect essential services

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 28 April 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Leader, Councillor Kevin Bentley, shares why it's so important to get the balance of new councils right during Local Government Reorganisation.

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Doing what is right for the people we serve

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 26 March 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Councillor Kevin Bentley, Leader of Essex County Council, writes that after 50 years, it is time for change for our local councils.

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