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THURROCK and Basildon councils are set to join forces in the first step in divorcing county hall. The two south Essex councils are considering combining so they have greater control over decision making away from Essex County Council. Together, the councils will consider signing a Memorandum of Understanding, concreting their intentions to team up and work more closely with each other. The document sets out guidance on how the two will work together over matters related to local Government reform. Rob Gledhill, leader of Thurrock Council, said: “South West Essex is alive with opportunity. “It is the beating heart of the Essex economy and a major player in linking London with the rest of the country and the rest of the world.