Essex County Council11 hrs agoAll 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 2021.11 hrs ago2 days agoCampaigners' anger over £1.15 library chargeLibrary users across Essex will have to pay £1.15 to reserve physical books from Wednesday.2 days ago5 days agoCouncils spend more than £2m on pothole compensationCouncils across the East of England councils have forked out millions paying claims for pothole damage.5 days ago8 Apr 2026Roadworks causing 'absolute carnage' say residentsResidents say lorries are mounting the kerbs to squeeze past other vehicles as they avoid roadworks.8 Apr 20263 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 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 2026...
