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Stars align and point the way ahead for Essex’s future councils

Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Stars align and point the way ahead for Essex’s future councils

Councillor Kevin Bentley, shares his latest update on local government reorganisation in Greater Essex.

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“We need to seize opportunities” – improving the Essex SEND system

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 8 July 2025 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Tony Ball

Councillor Tony Ball shares what is being done to improve the local SEND system in Essex and supports call for national reform.

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Less is More: Fewer councils the right option for Greater Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 21 May 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Councillor Kevin Bentley reflects on the latest research on council numbers and what it means for local government reorganisation in Essex.

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LGR: Getting the balance right to protect essential services

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 28 April 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Leader, Councillor Kevin Bentley, shares why it's so important to get the balance of new councils right during Local Government Reorganisation.

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Doing what is right for the people we serve

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 26 March 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Councillor Kevin Bentley, Leader of Essex County Council, writes that after 50 years, it is time for change for our local councils.

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Covid-19 five years on: a Day of Reflection for Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 6 March 2025 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr John Spence standing outside County Hall.

Councillor John Spence commemorates the selflessness of Essex residents on the Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025.

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Devolution: “Have your say on this momentous step forwards for Essex”

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

Essex County Council Leader, Councillor Kevin Bentley, updates on the Government’s consultation on Devolution plans for Greater Essex, launched this week.

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Devolution - “We must have the vision to seize this opportunity…”

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 7 January 2025 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

The Leader outlines the opportunities devolution could bring to Essex.

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Creating an inclusive Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 31 October 2024 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr John Spence standing outside County Hall.

Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care and Integration, Councillor John Spence talks about how the council and partners are working hard to create an inclusive county.

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£12 million boost for Essex’s roads, pavements and potholes

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 13 February 2024 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Councillor Tom Cunningham, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Planning a Growing Economy

Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Sustainable Transport talks about the announcement of an additional £12 million in funding for Essex Highways as part of Essex County Council's 2024/25 budget.

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Unveiling our budget proposals for 2024/25

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 8 January 2024 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Chris Whitbread

Councillor Chris Whitbread, Chancellor for Essex, talks about Essex County Council's budget proposals for 2024/25, which have been published today (Monday 8 January).

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