Doing what is right for the people we serve
Cllr Kevin Bentley, Leader of Essex County Council, writes that after 50 years, it is time for change for our local councils.
Covid-19 five years on: a Day of Reflection for Essex
Councillor John Spence commemorates the selflessness of Essex residents on the Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025.
Devolution: “Have your say on this momentous step forwards for Essex”
Essex County Council Leader, Councillor Kevin Bentley, updates on the Government’s consultation on Devolution plans for Greater Essex, launched this week.
Devolution - “We must have the vision to seize this opportunity…”
The Leader outlines the opportunities devolution could bring to Essex.
Creating an inclusive Essex
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.
£12 million boost for Essex’s roads, pavements and potholes
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.
Unveiling our budget proposals for 2024/25
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).
Exciting focus on skills for the future set out in Autumn Statement
Councillor Tony Ball, Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability, welcomes government’s commitment to apprenticeships and key growth sectors as set out by the Chancellor.
An update on RAAC after welcoming the Secretary of State for Education to Essex
Councillor Tony Ball, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability shares an update following the Minister’s visit to the county.
Strengthening support services for Essex businesses
Councillor Tom Cunningham, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Planning a Growing Economy, on the support available to firms in the county.