As part of the
Starmer ministry local government reform, a goal of "simpler local government structures" was set out by the government, including a commitment to
phase out two-tier local government structures. Mid Essex Council was announced in March 2026 as the replacement for
Brentwood Borough Council,
Chelmsford City Council,
Maldon District Council and
Essex County Council in Brentwood, Chelmsford and Maldon, an area that will form the
Mid Essex local government district. The council will be a constituent member of the
Greater Essex Combined Authority, which is also being established ahead of the
2028 Greater Essex mayoral election. == Notes ==