Essex County Council4 days agoRoadworks causing 'absolute carnage' say residentsResidents say lorries are mounting the kerbs to squeeze past other vehicles as they avoid roadworks.4 days ago3 Apr 2026Council investigating poll card print errorPoll cards incorrectly detail which council the candidates are being elected to.3 Apr 202624 Mar 2026Error admitted with roundabout arrow paintingTo turn left or to go straight on? The local MP calls a road marking "absolutely bonkers".24 Mar 202622 Mar 2026All you need to know as Essex heads into a big round of electionsFind out when, where and how you can have your say in the biggest set of council votes since 2021.22 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Closure of Martello tower would be 'great loss'Essex County Council says closing the Martello tower could save £90,000 in the next financial year.20 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Parents 'traumatised' by SEND system, says mumLiz Chaplin says dealing with the local education authority was like being in an "abusive relationship"18 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Council funds £2.6m to bust SEND assessment waitsEssex County Council is cutting its backlog after being named the country's worst performer in 2024.17 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Call for action as road deaths reach 10-year highSafer speed limits - as low as 20mph - will be decided on a street-by-street basis, a council says.16 Mar 202611 Mar 2026Essex to get 5,000 on-street EV charging points Work begins this summer alongside a campaign to highlight the benefits of electric vehicles.11 Mar 2026...