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
Parts of Essex in Tier 4 19th December 2020 A new and more contagious variant of the COVID 19 strain has become increasingly prevalent across Essex and as a result there has been a spike in case and in... Local News
County Council expresses disappointment over Covid-19 tier review 14th December 2020 The Government has announced a review of the current Covid-19 Tiers and has today, (Monday 14 December 2020) placed parts of Essex under Tier 3 restrictions... Local News
Parts of Essex have gone into Tier 3 14th December 2020 What tier is my area in? The following local authorities in Essex are in Tier 2: Colchester Tendring Uttlesford The following local authorities in Essex are in... Local News
Essex Tories back people, business and give thanks to the response to COVID 8th December 2020 A pledge to continue to support those most in need and businesses who have been struggling because of COVID was reinforced today by the Conservative led- County... Local News
Leader of Essex County Council writes scathing reply to Labour leader following misleading comments on Facebook 23rd November 2020 In a highly unusual move, the Leader of Essex County Council, Cllr David Finch, has taken the extraordinary step of publishing a strongly-worded letter... Local News
Funding for businesses affected by COVID restrictions confirmed 21st November 2020 The Conservative-led Essex County Council has confirmed it will allocate £2.2m of the funding it received when the county entered Tier 2 restrictions to allow... Local News
Conservative County Council donates 160 laptops to colleges across Essex 11th November 2020 The Conservative-led Essex County Council (ECC) has donated 160 laptops to colleges across the county with an additional 200 soon to be distributed. The 160... Local News
Success for Inside Out project 5th November 2020 An Essex-led multi local authority programme developed to improve stability for vulnerable young people in care has been a success according to an independent... Local News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National 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
