The government has pulled funding for widening the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester. This is a huge missed opportunity for Essex.
I’ve written to the Minister to demand answers. If I’m elected Mayor of Greater Essex, I’ll take this fight to government.
🏠 Infrastructure Backed Housing
Building homes without transport, health services and local facilities simply doesn’t work.
We need development that strengthens the whole community, not just the postcode.
No more quick fixes, it’s time to build properly for Essex.
Update from Councillor Chris Whitbread, Leader of Epping Forest District Council, on the local government reform and devolution for Essex.
Read more at https://t.co/RNz7QpgCJH
Today we voted for the future of local government. We voted to increase accountability, bring major decisions closer to people, drive efficiency, and unite services like housing and social care for better outcomes. Essex will have a seat at the table, not changes forced upon us.
If you agree with us that Labour need to think again and reverse their decision to cut winter fuel allowance then sign our petition at https://t.co/tJl79e2zpF #WinterFuelAllowance#NeverLabour#Conservatives
Essex County Council has launched a consultation on the Replacement Essex Minerals Local Plan, which identifies policies and sites for minerals extraction in Essex until 2040.
Learn more and have your say: https://t.co/J8Bi25CIZq
Today we have been out in Abbess Roding talking led by our Member of Parliament, Alex Burghart. Alex was supported by a team including local District Cllr Raymond Balcombe and County Cllr Jaymey McIvor. A great response on the doorstep to our local Survey
Remember:
If Storm Isha hits the district, there are two things to do.
* Stay indoors if you can
* Check Everything Epping Forest's 'Storm Isha' updates - local road issues and other storm-related news.
Look out for a dedicated 'rolling news page' if conditions worsen.
BREAKING: Parking is free in all Epping Forest District Council operated public car parks and in the new Qualis-owned multi-storey car park in Epping on weekends in December, Epping Forest District Council has said.