Epping Forest District Council6 Feb 2025Bin collector tells of 'degrading' assault at workA refuse firm manager says they may have to consider body-worn cameras to protect frontline workers.6 Feb 2025Essex31 Jan 2025Council condemns attacks on bin workersA councillor says it is "unacceptable" three bin crew staff were targeted in two separate attacks. 31 Jan 2025Essex12 Jan 2025Battle of Britain airfield gets new control towerThe existing Grade II listed control tower is to be preserved in situ following the works.12 Jan 202517 Jun 2024Concerns over noisy children scupper new nurseryCouncillors turn down the application after 459 residents object to the plans.17 Jun 2024Essex4 May 2024Labour takes Thurrock as Tories suffer election blowsConservatives lose control of Thurrock and Basildon councils, and narrowly hold on to Harlow.4 May 2024Essex15 Feb 2024Google paid council £88.2m for airfield landThe search engine giant buys acres of land at a former RAF airbase.15 Feb 2024Essex11 Feb 2024Google sale 'will not fix council budget deficit'John Philip says Epping Forest District Council still faces financial pressures, despite the noteworthy sale.11 Feb 2024Essex24 Jan 2024Council sells airfield land to GoogleThe tech giant wants the "option" to expand its technical infrastructure.24 Jan 2024Essex5 May 2023Conservatives lose control of Brentwood Council"We've got to take it on the chin," says Thurrock's Conservative MP Jackie Doyle-Price.5 May 2023Essex