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LGR: Getting the balance right to protect essential services

Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

LGR: Getting the balance right to protect essential services

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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One suicide is one too many

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 10 December 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog

As suicide prevention week comes to a close, Cllr Spence talks reducing the stigma around suicide and urges those suffering to seek support.

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Driving digital connectivity in Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 6 December 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog

Read more from Cllr Lesley Wagland, Cabinet Member for Economic Renewal, Infrastructure and Planning, as she shares an update on digital connectivity in Essex.

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Grief Awareness Week 2021

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 2 December 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Beverley Egan

Read more from Cllr Beverley Egan as she shares the support available to help anyone who is struggling to cope following a bereavement.

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Celebrating our award-winning social workers

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 25 November 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog

Read more from Cllr John Spence as he congratulates social work staff in Essex for two prestigious award wins.

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Remembering our fallen and supporting our veterans

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 14 November 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Derrick Louis

Cllr Derrick Louis reflects on his time with the Army, remembers the fallen and further commits to supporting the armed forces community.

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Putting people at the heart of our decision-making

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 4 November 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Beverley Egan

Read more from Cllr Beverley Egan as she shares more about our new commissioning strategy for domestic abuse.

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My visit to the SOS bus

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 28 October 2021 - Categories: Deputy Leader blog
Cllr Louise McKinlay

Read more from Cllr Louise McKinlay as she shares her thoughts after a recent visit to the SOS bus in Chelmsford.

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Everyone’s Essex – our plan for levelling up the county

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 27 October 2021 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

Read more for Cllr Kevin Bentley as he shares his ambitious plans for the future of Essex.

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Residents Invited to have their Say on The Future of Essex Libraries

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 28 September 2021 - Categories: Deputy Leader blog
Cllr Louise McKinlay

Read more from Cllr Louise McKinlay as she shares more about her vision for Essex Libraries.

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Actions not just words: marking the first 100 days of our new Cabinet

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 3 September 2021 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley

Leader, Cllr Kevin Bentley reflects on the first 100 days of the new administration.

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