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

Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

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

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

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Developing the Essex Armed Forces Needs Assessment

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 9 May 2023 - Categories: Councillor Blog

Essex County Council's Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Derrick Louis, on the creation of the new Essex Armed Forces Needs Assessment.

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Our commitment to the Essex SEND system

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 13 February 2023 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Tony Ball

Cllr Tony Ball sets out upcoming plans for Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities support and how Essex County Council remains dedicated to listening to and improving outcomes for families.

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Cut your bills and carbon footprint with solar panels

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 3 February 2023 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog

Cllr Peter Schwier explains the benefits of the Solar Together Essex scheme for buying solar panels.

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Salute our Forces this Armed Forces Day

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 24 June 2022 - Categories: Councillor Blog

ECC's Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Derrick Louis reflects on his own time in the Army as Armed Forces day approaches.

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We all have a responsibility to bring about change

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 25 March 2022 - Categories: Deputy Leader blog
Cllr Louise McKinlay

Cllr McKinlay shares her thoughts on the Government's new campaign that aims to tackle violence against women and girls.

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National Day of Reflection - remembering those we have lost through the pandemic

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 23 March 2022 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog

Cllr John Spence reflects on the past two years of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Save money, time and effort buying solar panels with Solar Together

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 22 February 2022 - Categories: Councillor Blog
aerial shot of solar panels

Climate Czar, Cllr Peter Schwier advises how to get high-quality solar panels and battery storage at affordable prices.

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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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