SEC General News

South East Councils (SEC) has written to the Shadow Minister for Local Services and Communities. Liz Twist MP was appointed by Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer before Christmas (28 November 2023). The letter congratulates Ms Twist on her appointment and raises the South East 1,000 Regional Monitor. The polling with Savanta ComRes covers local frontline […]

South East Councils (SEC) has written to the new Local Government Minister. Simon Hoare MP has taken up the role following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 13-14 November reshuffle. The letter congratulates him on his appointment and raises SEC’s proposed South East Finance Commission (SEFC)expected to report early next year. SEC looks forward to working with

South East Councils (SEC) has written to the new Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young MP. The Minister took up the role following the resignation of Dehenna Davison MP, who also announced that she no longer intends to stand as an MP at the next General Election. The letter congratulates the new Minister on his appointment.

South East Councils (SEC) has written to the new Shadow Exchequer Secretary. Tan Dhesi MP has taken up his role following a promotion by Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer in his recent reshuffle of his Shadow Cabinet. The letter congratulates him on his appointment and brings to his attention that SEC will be

South East Councils (SEC) has written to the new Shadow Rail Minister Stephen Morgan MP. Mr Morgan took up his role following a promotion by Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer in the recent Shadow Cabinet reshuffle. The letter congratulates him on his appointment. The letter explains that that SEC will be considering

South East Councils (SEC) has written to the new Deputy Leader, Shadow Deputy Prime Minister and Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP has taken up her role following a promotion by Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer in his recent reshuffle of his Shadow

South East Councils (SEC) held a Parliamentary Reception for members and guests in the Palace of Westminster, following its AGM yesterday. The annual event sees Councillors from across the South East of England come together with sector colleagues, Civil Servant officials, MPs, and Government Ministers. Around 90 people gathered to hear from speakers, including: Sally-Ann