Essex County Council22 hrs agoFailures in teen's care before death, says reportThe boy's suicide attempts were not recorded properly or shared among professionals, a coroner says.22 hrs ago1 day agoWatchdog rates Essex children's care 'outstanding'Ofsted inspectors give the top rating to all areas of the county council's children's services. 1 day ago1 day agoCouncil leader defends 'world class' SEND officersIt follows staff at Essex County Council being publicly criticised by a senior councillor.1 day ago7 days agoRadical changes to Essex councils delayedThe government will look again at plans to restructure Essex councils with fresh ministerial eyes.7 days ago27 Oct 2026Senior councillor quits after clash over SEND plansReform UK's Sam Journet says he is "shocked" by what he has seen from civil servants.27 Oct 202619 Oct 2026Withdrawn democracy reforms cost councils £5mThe authorities have been preparing for the biggest shake-up in local government in half a century.19 Oct 202616 Oct 2026Vanguard patrols respond to 172 incidentsPatrols respond to town centre incidents but there is no data on whether migrants were involved.16 Oct 202615 Oct 2026Job losses likely as council looks to save £170mReform UK says the cost of children's services is rising and government funding for Essex is unfair.15 Oct 202612 Oct 2026Council's SEND school transport budget rises 100%A senior Essex councillor says the "pressures on the SEND system" are a "national challenge".12 Oct 2026...
