Essex County Council2 days agoCouncil decision kept couple apart in final weeksA man with dementia is moved to cheaper care home further away from his wife six weeks before his death.2 days agoEssex4 days agoCouncil tax to rise with more money for roadsThe county council plans to increase tax by 3.75% in April and put millions into road maintenance.4 days agoEssex5 days ago'Private parts' photo accusation heard at meetingA council meeting descends into disorder after accusations are made about a member's conduct.5 days agoEssex30 Dec 2024Recycling staff shoved, lunged at and threatenedData obtained by the BBC reveals the scale of abuse that waste staff are facing in Essex.30 Dec 2024Science & Environment28 Dec 2024Football fans angry after car park closedFans say on social media they were left in long queues trying to find somewhere to park.28 Dec 2024Essex16 Dec 2024Redevelopment plans proposed for libraryThe library will offer brand-new facilities and spaces, says a council. 16 Dec 202411 Dec 2024Councillors call for e-scooter trial to be scrappedAn independent politician says e-scooter rides are a "complete menace".11 Dec 2024Essex6 Dec 2024Reducing city speed limit to 20mph a 'no brainer'A council votes in favour of reducing speed limits on many streets in a city to 20mph (32km/h).6 Dec 2024Essex5 Dec 2024Journalists race by bus to highlight travel timesMid-morning presenter Ben Fryer is late for his show after spending almost three hours in transit.5 Dec 2024Essex