Keeping the pound in your pocket – why less means more when it comes to councils
Councillor Chris Whitbread, Chancellor of Essex, on this weeks Budget, and what this could mean for local government.
Budget
Budget challenges ahead – but Essex is in a strong position
Councillor Chris Whitbread reflects on the financial headlines at the halfway point of the year.
£12 million boost for Essex’s roads, pavements and potholes
Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Sustainable Transport talks about the announcement of an additional £12 million in funding for Essex Highways as part of Essex County Council's 2024/25 budget.
Unveiling our budget proposals for 2024/25
Councillor Chris Whitbread, Chancellor for Essex, talks about Essex County Council's budget proposals for 2024/25, which have been published today (Monday 8 January).