Skip to main content
ESSEX.GOV.UK

Blog Essex County Council Leader and Cabinet's Blog

Local Government Reorganisation – bringing power back to our communities

Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Local Government Reorganisation – bringing power back to our communities

Councillor Kevin Bentley on how our proposal for Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex will empower local residents.

Read more about this topic

Keeping the pound in your pocket – why less means more when it comes to councils

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 25 November 2025 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
A man stands outside a large council building wearing a blue suit.

Councillor Chris Whitbread, Chancellor of Essex, on this weeks Budget, and what this could mean for local government.

  • Read more about this topic

A proud moment for Greater Essex – our vision for local government moves forward

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 19 November 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Councillor Kevin Bentley shares an important update about the Government's consultation on LGR proposals for Greater Essex.

  • Read more about this topic

Continuing Our SEND improvement journey – supporting families and driving change

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 5 November 2025 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Tony Ball

Councillor Tony Ball shares an update on the SEND improvements being made in Essex.

  • Read more about this topic

Budget challenges ahead – but Essex is in a strong position

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 15 October 2025 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog, Councillor Blog
Cllr Chris Whitbread

Councillor Chris Whitbread reflects on the financial headlines at the halfway point of the year.

  • Read more about this topic

Why bigger is better for care – and for Greater Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 13 October 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Research shows larger councils can deliver high-quality services efficiently and sustainably.

  • Read more about this topic

Marking World Mental Health Day 2025

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 10 October 2025 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog, Councillor Blog
Cllr John Spence standing outside County Hall.

Councillor John Spence, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Adult Social Care, Public Health and Integration, on the importance of prioritising your wellbeing.

  • Read more about this topic

Shaping tomorrow – the future of health and social care in Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 29 September 2025 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog, Councillor Blog
Cllr John Spence standing outside County Hall.

Councillor John Spence, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Adult Social Care, Public Health and Integration, reflects on a pivotal seminar that’s setting the course for Essex’s health and social care future.

  • Read more about this topic

Local Government Reorganisation – putting more power in the hands of local people

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 17 September 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Councillor Kevin Bentley explains how Local Government Reorganisation will empower and support people and communities.

  • Read more about this topic

Our bold vision for a bright future – the Proposal for Greater Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 11 September 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

This week is a landmark week for the future of local government in Essex, and I couldn’t be prouder to share why with you. We have just published the final Proposal for Greater Essex, a key moment in our journey to …

  • Read more about this topic

Local Government Reorganisation – Proposals emerge, debate continues...

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 4 September 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Leader of Essex County Council, Councillor Kevin Bentley, shares his latest update on Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.

  • Read more about this topic
Next page
  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • …
  • Page 7

Recent Posts

  • Keeping the pound in your pocket – why less means more when it comes to councils
  • A proud moment for Greater Essex – our vision for local government moves forward
  • Continuing Our SEND improvement journey – supporting families and driving change
  • Budget challenges ahead – but Essex is in a strong position
  • Why bigger is better for care – and for Greater Essex

Recent Comments

  • David Mayle on Less is More: Fewer councils the right option for Greater Essex
  • leaderandcabinet on Less is More: Fewer councils the right option for Greater Essex
  • David Mayle on Less is More: Fewer councils the right option for Greater Essex
  • leaderandcabinet on Less is More: Fewer councils the right option for Greater Essex
  • David Mayle on Less is More: Fewer councils the right option for Greater Essex

Archives

  • December 2025
  • November 2025
  • October 2025
  • September 2025
  • August 2025
  • July 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • October 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • November 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • February 2023
  • June 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021

Categories

  • Cabinet Member blog
  • Councillor Blog
  • Deputy Leader blog
  • Leader Blog

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
  • Contact us
  • Terms, conditions and disclaimer
  • Cookies
  • Accessibility statement

Open Government Licence

All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated