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
Essex and Thurrock Libraries join UK's largest public library consortium 29th July 2021 This week, Essex and Thurrock Libraries officially join The Library Consortium (TLC), a network of 18 library authorities across London and the South East... Local News
Tackling sexual harassment towards women and girls 14th July 2021 The Conservative Group on Essex County Council has passed a motion calling for action to be taken to change the culture of sexual harassment towards girls and... Local News
Conservative Administration set out vision for ‘Everyone’s Essex’ 13th July 2021 Essex County Council’s Full Council Meeting of Tuesday 13th July marked 49 days since the formation of the new Conservative Administration. The Leader of the... Local News
Essex County Council launches its biggest ever Summer Camp Scheme! 7th July 2021 Conservative led Essex County Council has just launched its biggest ever Summer Camp Scheme. Essex ActivAte is a Holiday Activity and Food programme across... Local News
One Million Vaccinated in Essex! 5th July 2021 This weekend saw the millionth person in Essex – over half the county’s population - given their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Essex’s Covid-19... Local News
Have your say on Public Safety in Essex... 29th June 2021 Essex County Council has just launched a survey on public safety. The survey, which will be live over the next four weeks, aims to explore how residents in the... Local News
NEW LOCAL SUPPORT GRANTS 28th May 2021 Essex County Council (ECC) are committed to continue supporting communities most in need and that have been adversely impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and... Articles
The first 100 days of the new Conservative administration on Essex County Council 25th May 2021 Today marks the first one hundred days of the new Conservative administration on Essex County Council led by Councillor Kevin Bentley, with Councillor Louise... Local News
New Leader and Deputy Leader elected at County Hall 8th May 2021 Cllr. Kevin Bentley has been elected as the new Leader of the Conservative Group at County Hall and Cllr. Louise McKinley as the new Deputy Leader following a... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News