Goffs Oak, Rosedale & Bury Green

18/09/2026

07/09/2026

The Government has announced it is pausing Local Government Reorganisation in Hertfordshire.

Councillor Corina Gander, Leader of Broxbourne Council, said:

"Today's announcement by the Government, with no notice, to pause Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire is yet another example of how it has mishandled the whole LGR process.

Over many months, councils across Hertfordshire have committed substantial officer time and taxpayer-funded resources to developing proposals and meeting Government deadlines. The Government’s decision to change direction now creates further confusion and uncertainty, while wasting valuable time that could be spent focusing on delivering services for local residents.

Today’s announcement brings uncertainty for residents and staff and has resulted in abortive expenditure which could have been used on vital services such as SEND.

Broxbourne Council never wanted local government reorganisation. Nevertheless, we worked constructively and made the case for a four unitary model because it is the option that maintains the strongest links to local communities and preserves local accountability.

Our priority remains ensuring that any future arrangements put communities first. We continue to believe that if we are to have LGR forced upon us, a four unitary model would provide the best outcome for residents and businesses across Hertfordshire."

03/09/2026

I'm excited to be taking on a new role in Kemi Badenoch's team.

As a Shadow Housing, Communities and Local Government minister, I'll be holding Labour to account as they threaten our green belt and take power away from local people. To protect family neighbourhoods, I'll be demanding the end of unregulated HMOs too.

These are important issues for Broxbourne, and in my new role I'll continue to do everything I can to stand up for our area.

23/07/2026

🚨 Major victory for Broxbourne

Following pressure from Broxbourne Council leader Corina Gander, the new authority for our area will now be known as 'East Hertfordshire and Broxbourne' rather than Eastern Hertfordshire.

While we never supported this reorganisation, it is right that the name of the place we are proud to call home will continue into the new unitary authority.

Local Conservatives will never stop fighting to be a strong voice for local people.

17/07/2026

The Government has confirmed that our local councils will be abolished and replaced by a new unitary authority.

I do not support these plans.

My full statement 👇

14/07/2026

08/07/2026

Well said Lewis they can be such a blight to local communities.

15/05/2026

Well said Lewis Cocking MP