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, making a complaint and how you can become a councillor
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
County council elections
Find out when the next election is and how you can take part
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.
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.
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
Make a payment
Pay social care and sundry invoices, penalty charges and licence fees
Thurrock Council Commission and Best Value Inspection
The role of the Thurrock Council Commission and how to get in touch