The Government has announced (on 7 September 2026) that it is withdrawing its current decision on Local Government Reorganisation in Essex while it considers further legal matters. Find out more about the Government's decision.
While we await further information, our focus remains firmly on delivering services for Colchester residents and supporting our communities. The work undertaken with other Essex councils has strengthened partnerships, improved our understanding of local needs and helped identify opportunities to deliver better outcomes for residents, whatever future arrangements may look like.
We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. In the meantime, we will continue working with councils and partners across Essex to support our communities, improve services and ensure the needs of local people remain at the heart of everything we do.