Essex County Council24 Jul 2026Council becomes latest to scrap net-zero policiesReform UK-led Thurrock Council votes to scrap a climate emergency declaration made in 2019.24 Jul 202620 Jul 2026We will clear SEND request backlog, vows councilAn Essex County Council cabinet member says he also wants to hear from parents directly.20 Jul 202617 Jul 2026School summer holidays could start one week earlierBut pupils would be back in the classrooms in August, a councillor says. 17 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Library bosses will need to approve Pride displaysCampaigners against Essex County Council's stance submit petitions with 30,000 signatures.15 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Pride displays may have upset parents, says leaderCouncil leader Peter Harris says displays in some libraries contained "inappropriate" books.13 Jul 202611 Jul 2026Climate group saddened as council stops supportEssex County Council says it will withdraw support for the climate action commission.11 Jul 20267 Jul 2026'Ideal site' sought for veterans village in EssexIt also aims to help forces veterans who are homeless and is modelled on a similar community in Kent.7 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Can you go to jail for flying a flag during the World Cup?What flags can you fly in public and outside your home, and what happens if you break the rules?4 Jul 202630 Jun 2026What's next for airbase housing asylum seekers?The leader of a Reform-run council says migrants should not be able to come and go from an MoD base.30 Jun 2026...
