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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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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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Finding my feet and feeling humbled

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 11 June 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Beverley Egan

Cllr Beverley Egan reflects on her first month in post and praises young carers as Carer's Week comes to a close.

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Celebrating the selfless acts of volunteers and carers across Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 7 June 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog

Cllr John Spence, Essex County Councillor's Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, recognises the selflessness of the county's volunteers and unpaid carers.

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Achieving bright futures for every child and young person in Essex

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 4 June 2021 - Categories: Cabinet Member blog
Cllr Tony Ball portrait

Cllr Tony Ball, Essex County Council's Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Skills and Training shares ambitious plans for education recovery across the county and how the county council is determined to achieve bright futures for every child and young person.

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Volunteers’ Week 2021 - A Time To Say Thanks

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

This Volunteers’ Week, Cllr Louise McKinlay, Essex County Council’s Deputy Leader, shares her thanks for the selfless acts of the thousands of volunteers across Essex.

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Renewal, Equality and Ambition - small words, big intentions

Posted by: leaderandcabinet, Posted on: 21 May 2021 - Categories: Leader Blog
Cllr Kevin Bentley

Read more from Essex County Council’s new Leader, Cllr Kevin Bentley as he sets out his plans for the county and his focus on renewal, equality and ambition.

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