Essex County Council19 hrs agoWill councils' war on net zero change anything?Reform councils in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk say they are reviewing net zero strategies.19 hrs ago2 days agoSix moves Reform has made since taking power in EssexA month on from the election, what has the new county council administration done or pledged to do?2 days ago3 days agoNew library policy 'Orwellian', says councillorLibrarians are being told they can no longer promote events such as Pride and Black History Month.3 days ago4 days agoLibrary staff told to tone down support for eventsWorkers will not be able to promote events, including Pride, on the council's social media channels.4 days ago6 days agoWe want policies not prayers, say Reform criticsFull meetings of Essex County Council are to include the Lord's Prayer and the National Anthem.6 days ago29 May 2026Council leader scraps 'stupid' net-zero policiesPeter Harris says thinking Essex County Council can help to stop climate change is "nuts".29 May 202620 May 2026Care plan delays create inconsistent SEND outcomesEssex County Council says it is committed to making improvements in response to a report.20 May 202620 May 2026Ukrainian denies being asked about flag removalVladyslav Shuliar says Reform never spoke to him ahead of the move, despite the party saying it did.20 May 202619 May 2026Reform starts legal move against new councils planThe government says it hopes to end the two-tier system, which "slows down decision-making".19 May 2026...