Essex County Council2 days agoVictorian bridge could be saved with traffic banCampaigners want specialist engineers to assess the bridge to see if fixing it is still possible.2 days ago2 days agoWhat locals say about airport users clogging their roadsVillagers living around the airport call for resident parking zones - and cheaper fees at Stansted.2 days ago6 days agoFlooding on roads 'worst it has been in 27 years'A councillor calls on Essex County Council to improve general infrastructure to solve the issue.6 days ago8 days agoCouncil to curb airport parking problem in villageA local authority says it will take steps to prevent holidaymakers leaving their cars in Takeley.8 days ago16 Feb 2026Stop patching over potholes - fix them, says MPThe MP for Chelmsford says she is tired of crews fixing the same defects "time and time again".16 Feb 202612 Feb 2026U-turn on proposal to cut funding for librariesThe authority has instead announced £120,000 of new funding for library books and resources.12 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Proposed cuts are 'biggest attack' on librariesThe proposal is due to be discussed on Thursday in a full council meeting. 11 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Councillor criticises £7,000 duck road signA councillor says he has never seen a duck in the area so the sign was "ridiculous".5 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Essex county election going ahead - ministerGovernment minister Steve Reed writes to Essex County Council saying their election will take place.29 Jan 2026...
