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Open letter to Essex residents from the Leader of Essex County Council and Political Group Leaders, the Chair of the Essex Faith Covenant, the Bishop of Colchester, the Chair of Chelmsford Jewish Community and the Chair of the Essex Council of Mosques.

A statement from the Leader of Essex County Council, Councillor Kevin Bentley, on the Manchester synagogue attack.

Works have created an exciting new space for the community.

Community Hubs across Essex have the opportunity to apply for funds to run a health-related project that reflects the needs of the local community. The projects will be run between November 2025 and October 2026.

You can now start planning your train journeys ahead of the expected opening on 26 October 2025.

The Glenwood Sixth Form project will create 40 new SEND places in South Benfleet.

From April 2024, more working parents and carers will be able to access funded childcare as part of the National Childcare Reforms Expansion roll out.

Last chance to join the group buying scheme to secure a good price for gas and electricity.

Building a Lasting Legacy is helping students learn about careers in construction. Now, it has been shortlisted for two big awards:

We have backed the shared vision for stronger, smarter, sustainable local government following debate on Thursday.