Schools expelling more pupils ‘to suit own ends’ claim
Mainstream academy schools across Essex could be expelling more pupils to “suit their own ends”, a councillor has warned. Speaking
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Cllr Mike Mackrory
Chelmsford roundabout plan approved
Chelmsford’s Army and Navy junction will be remodelled into a so-called hamburger roundabout after plans were rubber stamped today. Essex
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No change in demand expected after Chelmsford parking fee rises
Parking charge increases are not expected to harm footfall in Chelmsford city centre, the council has said in response to
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Schools left out in county council’s bid to spend millions on green energy suppliers
Essex County Council has committed to spending its multi-million pound electricity budget on purely green energy suppliers. But it has
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Warning over home care amidst changes to community bed provision
Health bosses have been warned to ensure people who need intermediary beds are given them as the health body looking
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New library complex a “blight on Shenfield for years and years to come”
A green light for a new Shenfield library – described as a “blight on Shenfield for year and years to
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County council to cover any overspend risk on new Chelmsford bridge
Risks associated with any overspend on a new bridge to support green travel to and from a 10,000 home development
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New housing plan to enable vulnerable young people in Essex to “live independently”
A new system of housing young people will be affordable and will not require tenants to supplement rent from their
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County Council budget accusation rejected
Accusations that Essex County Council’s Conservative administration has dropped “sound finance” from its 2021/22 budget have been rejected, with the
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Free e-scooter rides for NHS staff as trial begins in Chelmsford
NHS workers are being offered free e-scooter rides as a trial hits Chelmsford. Chelmsford has become the second Essex-location where 50
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