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

Cllr Kevin Bentley stands outside County Hall in Chelmsford.

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

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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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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Farewell WasteBusters, hello Love Essex Champions

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 31 August 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Portrait of Cllr Malcolm Buckley

Read more from Cllr Malcolm Buckley, Cabinet Member for Waste Reduction and Recycling, as he shares exciting news about our new Love Essex Champions volunteer scheme.

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Getting ready for Reception

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 20 August 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Beverley Egan

Read more from Cllr Beverley Egan, Essex County Council's Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Early Years, as she shares how parents and carers can help their child prepare to start Primary School in September.

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An exam year like no other

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 12 August 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Tony Ball portrait

Read more from Cllr Tony Ball, Essex County Council's Cabinet Member for Education Excellence and Skills, as he shares his thoughts on an exam year like no other.

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Love it here? Don’t leave it here: Keeping our county clean

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 2 August 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Portrait of Cllr Malcolm Buckley

Read more from Cllr Malcolm Buckley as he shares more about Essex County Council's new anti-litter campaign and why it's so important we look after the county's green spaces.

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New beginnings: emerging from lockdown

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 23 July 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog

Read more from Cllr John Spence, Essex County Council's Cabinet Member for Health, as he shares his thoughts on entering Step 4 of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown.

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What is the value in Social Value?

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 13 July 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Chris Whitbread

Hear from Cllr Whitbread as he talks about Essex County Council's first Social Value Festival

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Appreciating the NHS and frontline care workers- Thank You Day 2021

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 5 July 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog

Cllr John Spence extends his thanks to the NHS and ECC's own frontline care workers for their dedication through the Covid-19 crisis and reflects on how physically and emotionally demanding their roles are.

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A day for reflection and recognition

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 24 June 2021 - Categories: Councillor Blog

 Army veteran, Cllr Derrick Louis, thanks Armed Forces community ahead of Armed Forces Day.

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Essex is a safe county- but do you feel safe?

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 18 June 2021 - Categories: Deputy Leader blog
Cllr Louise McKinlay

Deputy Leader, Cllr Louise McKinlay discusses public safety ahead of Safety Advisory Group survey launch.

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