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Residents invited to have their say on Essex County Council’s budget proposals for April 2025 to March 2026

Next year, Essex County Council will spend over £2bn. We provide many essential services and infrastructure including schools, roads, children's social care and adult social care. The new Government wants change in how we do things. We need to be honest about what we can achieve. Rising cost of materials and more complicated issues being … Continue reading Residents invited to have their say on Essex County Council’s budget proposals for April 2025 to March 2026

Colchester Draft Recycling and Waste strategy

Colchester’s Draft Recycling and Waste Strategy Consultation is now live! This is yourchance to help shape the waste strategy for Colchester for the next 15 years.The aim of the draft strategy is to reduce waste, simplify and improve recycling withwheeled bins and recycling boxes, as well as keeping costs down. This ensures wastecollection services can … Continue reading Colchester Draft Recycling and Waste strategy

Community Safety Initiative Fund

A new fund has been launched by ECC to improve the safety of residents and address violence and vulnerability. Grants from £500 up to £2,000 will be available. The fund will be open to: voluntary and community organisations registered charities charitable incorporated organisations (CIO) not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee community interest companies (CIC) town, parish, … Continue reading Community Safety Initiative Fund