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How will the Gen Z politicians of Essex tackle the big issues?
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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

Councils spend more than £2m on pothole compensation

Councils across the East of England councils have forked out millions paying claims for pothole damage.

Voting takes place on Thursday, 7 May for Essex County Council, Southend and Thurrock unitary councils, and six districts.

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Sibley steadies Surrey against Essex
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Colchester United 0-1 Notts County
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Southend United 2-1 Wealdstone
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The Blaze edge to win over Essex
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The Sounds of Essex

Need To Know Essex. More delays for UK’s longest running roadworks. Audio, 6 minutes
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Passengers asked to leave 'too heavy' Southend flight. Audio, 00:03:09
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Has Essex fallen out of love with cockles? BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:28
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Need To Know Essex. How could the local elections shape Essex? Audio, 4 minutes
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