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Coronavirus (COVID-19): government restrictions in Essex

England is under National lockdown: Stay at Home restrictions.

Go to the coronavirus hub to find out what this means for services in Essex, for advice and support.

Essex and neighbouring councils

You can apply to Essex County Council if you're an Essex County Council area resident and your council tax is payable to:

  • Basildon
  • Braintree
  • Brentwood
  • Castle Point
  • Chelmsford
  • Colchester
  • Epping Forest
  • Harlow
  • Maldon
  • Rochford
  • Tendring
  • Uttlesford

Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock are not in the Essex County Council administrative area.

Schools outside Essex

If you don't live in Essex, you must apply through the local authority that your council tax is payable to, unless the application is for a mid-year admission.

If you live in these neighbouring authorities, you can visit their websites for information about school admissions:

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