Essex County Council5 hrs agoWe want policies not prayers, say Reform criticsFull meetings of Essex County Council are to include the Lord's Prayer and the National Anthem.5 hrs ago4 days agoCouncil leader scraps 'stupid' net zero policiesPeter Harris says thinking Essex County Council can help to stop climate change is "nuts".4 days ago20 May 2026Care plan delays create inconsistent SEND outcomesEssex County Council says it is committed to making improvements in response to a report.20 May 202620 May 2026Ukrainian denies being asked about flag removalVladyslav Shuliar says Reform never spoke to him ahead of the move, despite the party saying it did.20 May 202619 May 2026Reform starts legal move against new councils planThe government says it hopes to end the two-tier system, which "slows down decision-making".19 May 202617 May 2026Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership changeThe leader of Colchester City Council says "time's up" for Sir Ed Davey.17 May 202615 May 2026Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by ReformReform says it is "proud" of the move, but the Conservatives have branded it "performative".15 May 202614 May 2026Reform leader's legal letter over council shake-upPeter Harris tells government that local government reform in Essex is "ill-thought and expensive".14 May 202612 May 2026Reform selects new Essex County Council leaderPeter Harris, Nigel Farage's general election agent, is chosen by Reform councillors.12 May 2026...
