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Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Your source for all Brentwood Borough Council's LGR information.

Stay informed and connected as we shape Brentwood's future together.

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Essex LGR Hub

Read business cases, more information on how the changes will affect Essex and read news and FAQs.

You can also ask Brentwood a question about LGR.

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About LGR

LGR involves restructuring local authorities. The Government plans to replace the current two-tier system of district and county councils.

Timelines

Find out how the Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation are progressing and expected milestones.

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Shape Brentwood's
future

On Friday 29 August 2025 the final LGR five Unitary Business Case was completed.

View the Five Unitary Authority Full Proposal (PDF)

View the Five Unitary Authority Executive Summary (PDF)

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Council meetings and proposals

in a council meeting planned for the 15 September, Brentwood Council  members will discuss the recommendation to select the five unitary authority proposal as our choice to present to Government later this month.

View the Agenda for Council on Monday, 15th September, 2025, 7.00 pm

View the Four unitary proposal (PDF)

View the executive summary (PDF)

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