Although the Conservative leader points out his teams are under "huge strain".

Government minister Steve Reed writes to Essex County Council saying their election will take place.

Mr Whitbread said an overlooked major concern is the increasing delivery cost of social care and SEND.

A letter sent by leader of Essex County Council has confirmed they will not be calling for any postponement for the 2026 elections.

More than 4 million people will see their local elections delayed in May, in some areas for the second year running ...

Three councils say they have asked the government to postpone their ballots due to be held on 7 May.

ESSEX County Council has set out budget plans for how £2 billion will be spent across services. The spending proposals for 2026/27 focus on protecting essential services, supporting vulnerable ...

A recent study has found Essex County Council to be one of the best in the country at looking after its roads. The Department for Transport (DfT) rated the council using a new traffic light rating ...

Local elections in Basildon, Thurrock, and Harlow postponed until 2027 amid south Essex council reorganisation, the ...

The Epping Forest District Council in England’s Essex County unanimously passed a motion on Thursday urging the UK government to immediately and permanently close the Bell Hotel, which is currently ...

Essex County Council is urging more people to become foster carers - a role which can work for people of all ages and situations. Grace, who began fostering at 27, juggles caring for foster children ...

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 ...