Crime commissioner under fire for political campaigning
The crime commissioner for Essex has come under fire for political campaigning in Southend, despite his insistence that it is
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New Southend budget proposals set to be approved next week
Unnecessary double yellow lines on roads off Southend High Street are to be removed and replaced with disabled parking bays,
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Council accused of dragging its heels on climate change
Essex County Council (ECC) has been accused of “meandering” on climate change after proposals to ring-fence more money to combat
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Former Tory leader plans return to Southend politics
The former leader of Southend’s Conservative group has confirmed he is hoping to return to politics after losing his seat
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Bid to gag Southend councillors over probe into bribery allegation
Southend councillors have been told not to speak to the press or comment on social media about calls to investigate
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Brentwood Council leader will ‘break eggs’ to get things done
The leader of Brentwood Borough Council has pledged to accelerate his growth plans for the town warning: “The administration under
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Southend Tories rally behind leader over calls for chief exec investigation
Senior Conservative councillors have rallied behind the leader of their party over calls to investigate the conduct of the council’s
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Former Southend council leader slams bribery probe as politically motivated
A former Southend Council leader was at the centre of a bribery probe when he took on the top job,
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Basildon Council to discuss budget proposals
No rise in council tax, money to continue lighting the borough’s streets through the night and investment in new facilities
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Council leaders back Southend budget proposals for 2020
A proposed budget which includes almost a four per cent hike in council tax and a boost in spending on
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