Labour turns its back on Essex's Pensioners! Sunday, 13 October, 2024 Essex Conservatives have condemned Labour for abandoning older people at a time when they need help the most. Withdrawing the Winter Fuel Allowance as we approach the colder months will leave millions of pensioners to make the hard choice of ‘heat or eat’ and is one of the most appalling acts of any Government, when their main job is to keep everyone safe. In Essex, over three hundred thousand... Westminster News
An open letter from Leader of Essex County Council, Councillor Kevin Bentley 18th January 2022 The Leader of Essex County Council, Cllr Kevin Bentley, has written an open letter to Essex Residents reflecting on what the Council has achieved since May 2021... Local News
Last chance to have your say on Essex County Council’s draft vision for Libraries 17th January 2022 You have until this FRIDAY 21st JANUARY to have your say on Essex County Council’s draft vision for Libraries. The ‘Everyone’s library service 2022-2026 plan’... Local News
Deputy Leader of Essex visits Colchester Academy with Will Quince MP to see one of Essex's 'ActiVate School Holiday Camps' 24th December 2021 On Wednesday 22nd December Councillor Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader of Essex County Council and Cabinet Member for Communities, was joined by the Children and... Local News
Essex County Council meets in the chamber to agree the plan for ‘Everyone’s Essex.’ 12th October 2021 Today saw Essex County Council meet for Full Council in the Chamber for the first time since March 2019. There was a jam-packed agenda covering the Council’s... Local News
Essex Conservatives at the forefront of 'levelling up' agenda at Party Conference 6th October 2021 The Leader and Deputy Leader of Essex County Council, Cllr Kevin Bentley and Cllr Louise McKinlay were at the forefront of discussions and leading on the... Local News
An update from County Hall - Autumn 2021 21st September 2021 The attached document provides an update from the Conservative Group at County Hall. The report covers the 'Plan for Essex' and headline stories from recent... Local News
Getting things done for Essex! The First 100 days of the new Conservative Administration on Essex County Council. 2nd September 2021 Today marks the end of the new Conservative Administration's first 100 days in office. Led by Cllr Kevin Bentley, Cabinet Members have made great progress over... Local News
Conservative led Essex County Council supports women in business 28th August 2021 Conservative led Essex County Council is forming partnerships and investing in valuable support to help the women’s business community in the county bounce back... Local News
Essex Climate Action Fund Announced 4th August 2021 Conservative led Essex County Council is offering grants of up to £20,000 to support voluntary and community projects tackling climate change in the county. The... Local News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News