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New homes completed in Waltham Abbey

6 March 2024

Development includes 10 apartments for adults with disabilities and 16 affordable homes.

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Brentwood garden village gets green light

5 March 2024

We support the development of well-planned Garden Communities which meet local needs.

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New employment platform for Essex students

4 March 2024

Project will help students, parents and teachers access up-to-date NHS careers information.

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Challenging stereotypes of early years careers

4 March 2024

We are busting myths around jobs in early years this National Careers Week.

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Celebrating foster mums this Mother’s Day

4 March 2024

Foster mums make a huge difference to the lives of the children they care for.

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Secondary School offers 2024

1 March 2024

Parents have been receiving their offer by email or by logging onto our website.

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Download the Carbon Cutting Essex app

27 February 2024

Reduce your carbon footprint, donate to charity or win prizes.

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Bookings set to stay at recycling centres

27 February 2024

The booking process at our 21 recycling centres has been made permanent.

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Essex establishes strong link with Royal Navy ship

26 February 2024

The new HMS Venturer has become affiliated with Essex and its deep naval history.

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New SEND school for Rayleigh

23 February 2024

The school would create much-needed specialist education capacity.