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Crime commissioner urges government to abandon ‘unwanted’ police merger plans

A survey of more than 1,700 residents found 69% oppose mergers, as Roger Hirst says the plan would weaken local policing.

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THE government has been urged to "listen to the public" and abandon plans to merge Essex Police with other forces

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Crime commissioner urges government to abandon ‘unwanted’ police merger plans

THE government has been urged to "listen to the public" and abandon plans to merge Essex Police with other forces

·Colchester, United Kingdom
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Roger Hirst, PFCC, steps up fight to "keep Essex Police local" as Government review is delayed

POLICE, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst has welcomed the delay to police merger plans and renewed his call for the Government to abandon proposals…

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Your Harlow broke the news on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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