Here is an update from Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, following his briefing with Kit Malthouse MP, Minister for Policing and the Fire Service. Roger also … Read More

As the country prepares to enter its second weekend under unprecedented restrictions on movement, the scale of the challenge of providing food to our vulnerable residents is significant. Category A … Read More

The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to reduced resources across waste services in Essex. Local councils are working hard in Essex to minimise disruption to residents. However, councils are … Read More

An urgent appeal has just been launched by Essex County Council for any small businesses to donate any unused Personal Protective Equipment they may have within their stock.  With many … Read More

Essex County Council is issuing a rally call for people to help their neighbours out and volunteer to support the county’s most vulnerable. Calling in on neighbours to check if … Read More

It is vital that priority roads in Essex are maintained for emergency vehicles, essential staff travel and food deliveries, and Essex Highways is rapidly adjusting its scheduled activities and ways … Read More

Essex & Suffolk Water is offering extra help and financial support for its customers during the COVID19 crisis. The water company has launched a dedicated customer help centre section on … Read More

#StayHomeSaveLives The Leader of Essex County Council, Cllr David Finch, and the County’s Public Health Chief Dr Mike Gogarty have sent a powerful email message to 70,000 Essex residents urging … Read More

Essex County Council has released a statement, which reads: We are closing our country parks from 8pm on Sunday 22 March.  This measure has been necessary to ensure social distancing … Read More

All Essex County Council libraries will be closed for a period of up to three months in response to the coronavirus situation. The closure is set to take place from … Read More