Sir Jack Petchey, founder of one of the UKs most successful business empires and of youth charity the Jack Petchey Foundation, turns 96 years on 19th July 2021. To date, Sir … Read More
Tales from the Thames to be premiered online for free
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have announced that it will be streaming its new epic play that tells the story of five lives colliding on a single day along the banks of … Read More
‘Happy Place’ initiative launched for county’s most vulnerable and isolated
Vulnerable adults experiencing isolation due to the pandemic will be invited to take part in a new, fulfilling programme in Essex. A new programme has launched in Essex to support some … Read More
One million people in Essex receive their first Covid-19 vaccination
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 vaccination programme reached a major … Read More
Residents urged to Keep Covid in check as planned easing of restrictions is delayed
Essex residents and businesses are being urged to get vaccinated and continue to follow Covid-19 guidance following a delay in the last step of the Government’s roadmap. Essex residents and … Read More
Parkrun returns to Essex
Runners have been urged to maintain social distancing and take a weekly LFD test as Essex County Council welcomes return of Parkrun to Essex. Parkrun is set to return to … Read More
Essex County Council celebrates county’s carers
This Carers Week, Essex County Council is thanking the county’s carers for the valuable contribution they make. Carers Week, which runs from today, Monday 7 June to Sunday 13 June … Read More
Essex young people tell of the dangers of County Lines
The authentic, lived experiences of Essex young people are the narrative for a new hard-hitting short film which wants to educate the public on the dangers of County Lines drug … Read More
Have your say on safer, greener, healthier travel in Essex
Residents are being invited to give their views on safer, greener, healthier cycling and walking routes in five towns across the county with the launch of the Active Travel Essex … Read More
County Council Leader to stand down this May
The Leader of Essex County Council, Cllr David Finch, has announced he will not be seeking re-election to the authority at May’s elections. Cllr Finch has been a member of … Read More