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flag Essex MPs back plan for five unitary councils to boost efficiency and local representation.

flag A cross-party group of Essex MPs has backed a plan to reorganize local government into five unitary authorities, supported by ten local councils. flag The proposal aims to improve efficiency, cut costs, and maintain local representation, with each councillor overseeing about 3,200 residents. flag It avoids larger "mega councils" and is seen as more sustainable than alternatives that would reduce councillor numbers by 60%. flag The government has requested input on reducing local authorities, and the five-unitary model is currently the most widely supported option.

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