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Essex stands with Ukraine

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Extraordinary Essex features Inclusive Dementia Communities

We recently attended the the launch of the Inclusive Dementia Communities. The event brought together people that are living with dementia, families of people that are affected by dementia and organisations  that have made changes to support people with dementia and enable them to continue living their lives.

Watch the full video on Inclusive Dementia Communities.
Women speaking at launch event for Inclusive Dementia Communities

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Extraordinary Full Council meeting

24 December 2024

Councillors are set to debate whether the council should take part in the Government’s devolution priority programme on 10 January.

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