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Running the council

Who does what in Essex

See who is responsible for providing services like housing, bin collections and benefits in your area
Your councillor

Find your councillor and learn about expenses, allowances and making a complaint
Spending and Council Tax

How we fund our services and calculate Council Tax

How decisions are made
Find out about decision making, council meetings, committees and our constitution

Get involved
Attend meetings, start a petition or take part in a consultation

Request information
Request information under the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act

Senior officers
Find out about the council employees who implement decisions and run services

Our constitution
Our constitution includes rules for running the council and Members' code of conduct

Code of governance
Read the rules and policies that make up our code of governance

Plans and strategies
Find out more about our plans for the future of Essex

Publication scheme and transparency
The Essex Publication Scheme provides information about our services, spending and priorities

Equality and diversity
Find out what equality and diversity means for our staff, residents and businesses

Report fraud
Report misuse of our services, including social care, grants, schools, staff, blue badge or travel schemes

Brexit and you
Information on the Brexit process and advice to residents and businesses in Essex

Make a payment
Pay social care and sundry invoices, penalty charges and licence fees