The Proposal for Greater Essex, an ambitious plan for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), was debated and approved by both the council’s cabinet and full council during meetings today. Leader of Essex County Council Kevin Bentley said: "This is a momentous day in the life of Essex County Council, what remains in the life of Essex County Council, all the district councils as we know them and unitary councils in Essex. Essex County Council’s plan is based on evidence that suggests fewer councils would deliver the greatest benefits. The full Proposal for Greater Essex can be viewed at www.essex.gov.uk/three-councils. Further information and proposals from other councils in the Greater Essex area are available at www.essexlgrhub.org.