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Why bigger is better for care – and for Greater Essex

Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Why bigger is better for care – and for Greater Essex

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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.

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Reflecting your priorities in our work to create new councils

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 13 August 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.

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LGR in Greater Essex: protecting vital services and achieving a bright future for all

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 4 August 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.

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Tackling inequality for 140,000 Essex residents

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 21 July 2025 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Louise McKinlay

Earlier this month, we brought some of our partners together to mark three years of Levelling Up in 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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Stars align and point the way ahead for Essex’s future councils

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

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

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