Essex County Council8 hrs agoWithdrawn democracy reforms cost councils £5mThe authorities have been preparing for the biggest shake-up in local government in half a century.8 hrs ago3 days agoVanguard patrols respond to 172 incidentsPatrols respond to town centre incidents but there is no data on whether migrants were involved.3 days ago4 days agoJob losses likely as council looks to save £170mReform UK says the cost of children's services is rising and government funding for Essex is unfair.4 days ago7 days agoCouncil's SEND school transport budget rises 100%A senior Essex councillor says the "pressures on the SEND system" are a "national challenge".7 days ago8 Oct 2026CCTV to combat abuse of workers at road schemeEssex Highways says it is "unacceptable" drivers' frustrations are boiling over.8 Oct 20262 Oct 2026Transport failings risked pupils' safety, says watchdogMore complaints have been upheld for Essex County Council "than any other council", says watchdog.2 Oct 202629 Sept 2026Asylum patrols set up after public 'concerns'Essex County Council responds to a call from the PM for evidence to justify its security scheme.29 Sept 202629 Sept 2026'Dangerous' rat run to close for council trialResident says it is "great news" and the traffic has become "dangerous" - but not everyone agrees29 Sept 202625 Sept 2026PM asks council for 'evidence for security guards'Andy Burnham wants it to justify its decision to put guards in towns and cities near an asylum base.25 Sept 2026...
