The majority of council leaders in Essex have lent their support to the idea of having five all-purpose authorities in the county, in what will be a radical shake-up of local democracy.

Essex County Council has told the government it "cannot support the proposal for devolution in Greater Essex in its current form". The local authority supports a major shake-up and reduction in ...

The current two-tier system of 15 district, unitary and county councils in Essex would be dramatically changed as part of the plan. Ten out of the 15 political leaders favour the five-council ...

COUNCIL leaders have hailed a “momentous” decision to postpone county council elections for a year as Essex’s two-tier system is prioritised for reform in an “important milestone”.

The UK Government has launched a public consultation on the proposed devolution of Greater Essex, inviting residents and businesses to share their views. The proposed creation of the Mayoral ...

More children are being placed in care but the number of foster parents is declining in Essex, according to the council Fostering is under threat in a county due to a falling number of carers ...

Back in February of 2023, the County of Essex began working on its very first Strategic Plan, a road map to guide staff and the local decision-makers through this Term of Council. That summer ...

Fostering is under threat in a county due to a falling number of carers coming forward, a council has said. Essex County Council said it needed to urgently recruit 60 more foster parents to take ...