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Essex Chief Exec seconded to Slough
Gavin Jones has been asked by the Government to support the authority with its improvement journey.
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A budget for Everyone in Essex - investing in services, providing opportunities for communities, protecting and enhancing the environment
Proposals contain a below-inflation council tax increase and ambitions to protect services, renew the economy and create a fairer Essex
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Latest Covid-19 data
In the seven days to 30 December, there were 27,610 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Essex.
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Step your way to fitness in 2022 with a Safer, Greener, Healthier challenge
Daily step challenge starts on the 10th January and runs until the 20th February
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Levelling Up Essex
We've set out our ambitions for the county in a new strategy and launched new initiatives focused on communities and families.
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Last chance to apply for primary school places
Parents have until 15 January to apply for a primary school place for this September
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£1m Arts and Cultural Fund opens for applications
Essex County Council fund which will unlock £1m of funding over five years to support the creative sector now open.
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Essex foster carer Rachael reveals how fostering gave her a new start.
If you are looking for a new direction this year then consider fostering.
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Collaboration leads to more cleared crossfield paths
We've teamed up with the Essex Area Ramblers (EAR) to ensure that obstructed crossfield public paths are cleared for the public
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Latest Covid-19 data
In the seven days to 16 December, there were 15,176 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Essex.
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Road closures planned as part of air quality scheme
Sections of A132 East Mayne in Basildon to close overnight in January as scheme to tackle air quality moves into next phase.
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Could you volunteer to support the Covid-19 booster roll-out?
Essex residents are being asked to come forward to become volunteers as England’s Covid-19 vaccination and booster programme is stepped up.