Uttlesford District Council24 Sep 2024Postal voting error 'was avoidable', review findsThe error was caused by poor communication between the council and its supplier, a report finds.24 Sep 2024Essex13 Sep 2024Council approves sound-recording CCTV camerasThe devices are being introduced to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime.13 Sep 2024Essex5 Sep 2024Council considers installing sound-recording CCTVThe idea is to be discussed as a way of helping to tackle anti-social behaviour.5 Sep 20242 Sep 2024Council investigates risks after bins blunderUttlesford District Council says any findings "will be published where appropriate in due course".2 Sep 2024Essex22 Aug 2024Youth football club submits plans for a new homeElsenham Youth FC says its current pitches are "of poor quality" and lack effective draining.22 Aug 2024Essex18 Aug 2024Council offers empty office space to others to rentEssex Police are among the organisations renting unused space in Saffron Walden.18 Aug 2024Essex16 Aug 2024New Lidl store plans opposed by Tesco Tesco claims the Lidl plan, which will create dozens of jobs, will negatively impact local trading.16 Aug 2024Essex10 Jul 2024Council boss to keep role despite postal vote errorPeter Holt says he has decided to remain in the £124,000 a year job after the situation was "fixed".10 Jul 2024Essex28 Jun 2024Council boss 'mortified' by postal vote delaysA council boss apologises after "human error" leads to delays in 2,600 postal votes being delivered.28 Jun 2024Essex