Harlow Tories Express Concerns over Possible Amalgamation with Thurrock as Part of Local Government Re-Organisation - Your Harlow

Harlow Tories express concerns over possible amalgamation with Thurrock as part of local government re-organisation - Your Harlow

HARLOW Conservative councillors have expressed concerns that any local government re-organisation could see them saddled with debts from other councils. Many expect that Harlow will unify with Epping Forest and Uttlesford in what is called a unitary authority, however, these are early days. An outside bet is that Thurrock could also merge as part of a western authority. Needless to say, any mention of Thurrock and politicians express concerns ov…

Thurrock’s £1.1bn debt and structural deficit prompts intervention extension

The government has said it is “minded” to extend its intervention at Thurrock until 2028, as its finances are expected to deteriorate.

Minister ‘minded to’ extend Thurrock intervention

Local government minister Jim McMahon is "minded to" extend the intervention at Thurrock Council for another three years as its financial recovery "remains fragile". This move comes in response to the latest report from the government-appointed commissioners, which Mr McMahon said "makes clear that the…The post Minister ‘minded to’ extend Thurrock intervention appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC).