Essex County Council2 days agoSchool summer holidays could start one week earlierBut pupils would be back in the classrooms in August, a councillor says. 2 days ago4 days agoLibrary bosses will need to approve Pride displaysCampaigners against Essex County Council's stance submit petitions with 30,000 signatures.4 days ago6 days agoPride displays may have upset parents, says leaderCouncil leader Peter Harris says displays in some libraries contained "inappropriate" books.6 days ago11 Jul 2026Climate group saddened as council stops supportEssex County Council says it will withdraw support for the climate action commission.11 Jul 20267 Jul 2026'Ideal site' sought for veterans village in EssexIt also aims to help forces veterans who are homeless and is modelled on a similar community in Kent.7 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Can you go to jail for flying a flag during the World Cup?What flags can you fly in public and outside your home, and what happens if you break the rules?4 Jul 202630 Jun 2026What's next for airbase housing asylum seekers?The leader of a Reform-run council says migrants should not be able to come and go from an MoD base.30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026Council reorganisation 'a dog's dinner', says FarageAs Reform prepares for a judicial review on local government changes, its leader addresses a rally.30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026Rising bus passenger numbers near pre-Covid levelsOne bus operator describes the increasing footfall as "fantastic".30 Jun 2026...
