Essex County Council8 hrs agoTransport failings risked pupils' safety, says watchdogMore complaints have been upheld for Essex County Council "than any other council", says watchdog.8 hrs ago4 days agoAsylum patrols set up after public 'concerns'Essex County Council responds to a call from the PM for evidence to justify its security scheme.4 days ago4 days ago'Dangerous' rat run to close for council trialResident says it is "great news" and the traffic has become "dangerous" - but not everyone agrees4 days ago7 days agoPM asks council for 'evidence for security guards'Andy Burnham wants it to justify its decision to put guards in towns and cities near an asylum base.7 days ago21 Sept 2026Handshakes, heckles and a row over security patrols near asylum baseSome say the initiative is welcome and needed, while others claim it is stoking division.21 Sept 202619 Sept 2026Council makes commitment to 90-day fix on potholesThe county says it will repair "low-medium" road defects within 90 days of them being reported.19 Sept 202615 Sept 2026'Our town is safe - prove it needs private patrols'Tom Cunningham says the patrols risk "increasing concern or reinforcing inaccurate perceptions".15 Sept 202615 Sept 2026Why council is funding patrols near asylum baseAs private security guards begin patrols of towns near an Asylum base in Essex, we explain everything you need to know.15 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Private patrols begin on high streets near asylum baseA Reform UK-led council says it is part of a three-month trial to "deter anti-social behaviour".14 Sept 2026...
