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  Council property

7 September 2012

Essex County Council, County Hall Entrance

Land and buildings

We ensure that we make the best possible use of all council properties to meet the needs of the people of Essex. 

The council's property portfolio is spread throughout Essex and includes community schools, libraries, country parks, children’s centres and offices. It also includes sites which are council owned (freehold) and those that we occupy as tenants under leases or other arrangements. 

Property list

We have produced a list of council property interests for you to download. This list includes:
  • the site name
  • the town and district where it is located
  • the size (floor area in metres squared and site area in hectares)
  • the tenure (freehold, leasehold or managed)
  • the site reference (internal ECC reference number)

For more information about any of the sites on the list please contact ecc.helpdesk@mitie.com. 

Community Asset Transfer

Community Asset Transfer (CAT) is the process by which smaller parcels of land and assets held by Essex County Council (ECC) are transferred to local community groups. This has the advantage of empowering the community (in line with the Government’s Localism agenda).
 
The attached policy has been developed to provide a clear transparent basis for the consideration of applications for the transfer of assets to the community.
 
If you would like to discuss further, please contact simon.hughes@essex.gov.uk
 

Health and safety

If you need to report an intruder alarm nuisance, vandalism or any matter relating to health and safety, including the presence of asbestos in a county council building, please contact the building manager or call us at County Hall on 01245 435525. 

Local authority searches (Highway questions)

Local Authority Searches are usually performed when buying or leasing land or other property. Essex County Council as the Highway Authority provides highway, traffic and related information to local councils and Personal Search Companies. A list of charges we make are available online.  

Planning objections 

Most planning applications are the responsibility of your local district council.
 
However, if your objection relates to the development of a Community school or a matter related to minerals and waste then you can contact the planning team.
 
If your objection is in connection with a development in Southend-on-Sea or Thurrock then you should contact those authorities directly. 

Supplying building materials and construction 

If you are a builder, sub-contractor or supplier see our guidance on how Essex County Council procures its goods and services. You may also wish to consider registering with Build Essex.