Local Government Reform – Business Case Endorsement and Submission
September 22, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...the Cabinet endorsed the Business Case option for three new unitary councils, grouping Epping Forest District Council with Harlow, Brentwood, Chelmsford, and Maldon, supporting the Council's preference from its extraordinary meeting on September 15, 2025, for local government reform.
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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.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Monday 22nd September 2025 7.00 pm on September 22, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |