Running the council
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Who does what in Essex
See who is responsible for providing services like housing, bin collections and benefits in your area
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Your councillor
Find your councillor and learn about expenses, allowances, making a complaint and how you can become a councillor
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Spending and Council Tax
How we fund our services and calculate Council Tax
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How decisions are made
Find out about decision making, council meetings, committees and our constitution
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Get involved
Attend meetings, start a petition or take part in a consultation
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County council elections
Find out when the next election is and how you can take part
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Request information about you, or someone you care for
You have a right to access any information the Council holds about you, under the Data Protection Act 2018.
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Request information about the Council
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI) gives you the right to request any written or recorded information held by the Council.
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Senior officers
Find out about the council employees who implement decisions and run services
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Our constitution
Our constitution includes rules for running the council and Members' code of conduct
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Code of governance
Read the rules and policies that make up our code of governance
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Plans and strategies
Find out more about our plans for the future of Essex
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Publication scheme and transparency
The Essex Publication Scheme provides information about our services, spending and priorities
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Equality and diversity
Find out what equality and diversity means for our staff, residents and businesses
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Report fraud
Report misuse of our services, including social care, grants, schools, staff, blue badge or travel schemes
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Make a payment
Pay social care and sundry invoices, penalty charges and licence fees
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Thurrock Council Commission and Best Value Inspection
The role of the Thurrock Council Commission and how to get in touch