Essex County Council15 hrs agoLocals fume at road closure 'chaos' on high streetWork to replace ageing gas pipes means a number of roads are closed in a town centre.15 hrs agoEssex2 days agoLeader backs splitting county into three councilsKevin Bentley says the change would balance maintaining services with saving money.2 days agoEssex9 Jun 2025Switching night lights back on to cost £120k a yearStreet lighting is the biggest council issue after bins "as people don't feel safe", a council hears.9 Jun 2025Essex30 May 2025Woman awarded £250,000 after ceiling collapse Susan Williams was working as a family centre practitioner, when she was seriously hurt. 30 May 2025Essex30 May 2025Assessing children 'continues to be a challenge'Care plan assessments take on average 346 days to complete, a report for the county council reveals.30 May 2025Essex22 May 2025Fostering under threat in Essex, council saysMore children are being placed in care but the number of carers is falling, says the local council.22 May 2025Essex16 May 2025Cost an obstacle to a healthy nursery lunch - studyIn Essex, 21% of reception-age children are obese or overweight.16 May 2025Essex12 May 2025School starters can't blow their noses - teachersTeachers are worried some children are not school-ready and cannot carry out basic tasks.12 May 2025Essex6 May 2025Pressures on Essex services unsustainable - reportA local NHS chief executive says the report is a "wake-up call".6 May 2025Essex...
