New leader of Southend Council pledges end to “bully boy tactics” and toxic atmosphere
Southend Council’s new leader has vowed to tackle the “toxic” atmosphere and “bully boy tactics” in the council chamber. Stephen
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Coalition set to take control of Colchester Council
Political parties in Colchester have reached an agreement to run the local council together after making gains in the local
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Havering Council negotiations hit an impasse
Negotiations over who will take control of Havering Council after the lack of any definitive election winner have reportedly hit
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Call for transparency on Momentum affiliations in Southend Labour group
A former deputy mayor of Southend has called for Labour members in the new administration to declare any affiliation with
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Former deputy leader on Southend Council refuses to participate in coalition with new administration
An independent councillor has refused to be part of any “left-leaning administration” taking charge at Southend City Council, despite promises
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Redbridge Tories name new leader
Redbridge’s Conservatives have chosen their new leadership team following a painful result at the ballot box in the local elections
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Southend Labour leader deposed in shock coup claim
Southend’s Labour leader was deposed by just one vote following a leadership coup driven by left-wing group Momentum, a well-placed
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Council leader calls on government to back Barking
A new ‘£10 billion’ train linking Barking to Beijing in 36 hours should be built to boost the UK economy,
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Southend Council Labour group names new leader
Southend’s Labour council leader has been mysteriously replaced just days after the party emerged as the big winner at the
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Redbridge Council Tory leader stands down
Redbridge’s Conservative leader has stepped down shortly after her party lost more than half its councillors in last week’s local
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