Essex County Council4 days agoCouncil opposes combined authority voting planEssex County Council wants a larger share of the vote on a planned combined authority.4 days agoEssex5 days agoDeal reached in row over rural broadband failuresAlmost 400 homes in Essex remain without ultrafast broadband due to delays by Gigaclear.5 days agoEssex27 Feb 2025Fuel-eating bacteria clears oil spills on roadsHighways teams are using micro-organisms that turn dangerous fuel spills into water within minutes.27 Feb 2025Essex15 Feb 2025Foster carers get 16% pay rise and cash bonusEssex County Council is trying to encourage more households to come forward.15 Feb 2025Essex7 Feb 2025Incinerator waste tax could cost more than landfillEssex County Council says it is prepared for the increased costs the government may impose.7 Feb 2025Essex7 Feb 2025Government pledges £15m for interchange upgradeDrivers could see faster journeys and a safer road layout at a junction of two A-roads.7 Feb 2025Essex4 Feb 2025Mother pays tribute to children killed in crashThe mother of Darcie, nine, and Roman Casselden, 16, says her children are "beautiful angels".4 Feb 2025Essex16 Jan 2025Council decision kept couple apart in final weeksA man with dementia is moved to cheaper care home further away from his wife six weeks before his death.16 Jan 2025Essex14 Jan 2025Council tax to rise with more money for roadsThe county council plans to increase tax by 3.75% in April and put millions into road maintenance.14 Jan 2025Essex...