Save Our Libraries Essex (SOLE) campaigners have responded to a council's u-turn, saying the proposed funds do not compensate the original cuts.

Proposals of how to radically shake up local democracy and councils in Essex were published this month. It would see all of its fifteen councils - a mix of county, district and unitary authorities - ...

Essex County Council will not ask for its elections to be postponed for a second year running, its Conservative leader has told government. Kevin Bentley wrote to Local Government Minister Alison ...

Essex County Council has announced an investment of £1,457,849 in new schemes to enhance services. The funding comes from the council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan under its r ...

Essex County Council is the only top-tier authority in Eastern England not proposing the maximum 4.99% council tax rise for 2026/27, new analysis shows.

Essex County Council approves 2026/27 budget with £6m extra for highway repairs, £82m for key services, and a 3.95% council tax rise to support residents.

Braintree District Council is currently seeking an order to tackle illegal racing and other types of antisocial behaviour using cars. The council has already consulted on introducing a Public Spaces ...