Count us out, says Brentwood Council leader
Brentwood Borough Council (BBC) is to formally declare it has no intention of voluntarily joining a larger council made up
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It happened today – on this day in history – March 3
1409: The Austrian civil war ends. 1794: First performance of Joseph Haydn’s 101st Symphony in D. 1815: The US declares
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Lockdown sees rise in children with mental health issues
Redbridge mental health services are seeing a “disturbing” rise in under-fives needing treatment during lockdown. At a meeting of Redbridge
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Basildon councillor hails state-of-the-art college during National Careers Week
A leading councillor has called Basildon town centre’s new college campus “a beacon of hope” for young people trying to
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Support for rough sleepers in Redbridge faces mounting costs
Redbridge Council hopes to continue its support for rough sleepers even after the pandemic ends but faces mounting costs. Figures
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Redbridge housing budget passed by council
Redbridge Council’s budget for housing after failing the Government’s “delivery test” passed unanimously, but not without heated argument. The new
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It happened today – on this day in history – March 2
1316: Birth of King Robert II of Scotland, first monarch of the House of Stewart. 1629: Charles I dissolves parliament,
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Waltham Forest budget agreed
Waltham Forest Council has formally agreed its £395 million budget for next year after it was praised even by the
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COVID deaths continue to fall in east London hospitals
The number of COVID patients dying in east London hospitals has dropped for the third week in a row. Last
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Story telling adventure for World Book Day
Southend-on-Sea Libraries have joined forces with master storyteller John Kirk bringing Southend families a storytelling scavenger hunt, in celebration of
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