Decision details

That Tendring District Council (TDC) becomes a member of the new Local Government Association (LGA) Company which was incorporated on 1 April 2018.

The LGA has undertaken a detailed review of its structures and, in reaching the decision to become an unlimited company, has chosen a structure which most closely replicates its previous longstanding arrangements with public authorities.  Whilst membership of the company will place certain obligations on the Council, those obligations are basically the same as under the previous arrangements and do not outweigh the benefits of the Council remaining within the LGA, which can be summarised as expert/experienced support to operational, organisational development and political management matters as well as the Council being able to participate in a strong national voice for local government.

The only alternative option is not to join the LGA company.  In view of the benefits that the Council has and will receive from LGA membership, this option has been rejected.