Castle Point Borough Council8 days agoReport finds serious failings in council housingCastle Point Borough Council is given a C4 rating by inspectors - the lowest possible for housing.8 days agoEssex12 Dec 2024Essex housing target increases by 37%The government has increased Essex's housing target from 10,316 new homes a year to 14,088.12 Dec 2024Essex7 Nov 2024Plans unveiled for mini village with 850 homes Developers say plans include a school and a health centre, but an ambulance service raises concerns.7 Nov 2024Essex8 Oct 2024Call for council to be abolished over lake disputeCanvey Island Town Council is facing pressure over perceived inaction on improving the town's lake.8 Oct 2024Essex15 Aug 2024Council buys £1m house to help borough's homelessAbbeyfield House in Hadleigh is to be bought to help provide extra accommodation for those in need.15 Aug 2024Essex4 May 2024Labour takes Thurrock as Tories suffer election blowsConservatives lose control of Thurrock and Basildon councils, and narrowly hold on to Harlow.4 May 2024Essex10 Apr 2024Thirteen Tory election nominations are 'invalid'Admin errors are blamed for the Tory candidates no longer being eligible for the May election.10 Apr 2024Essex20 Dec 2023Three councils surprised at Gove naming and shamingThe housing minister has criticised the Essex councils for not producing housing plans quickly enough.20 Dec 2023Essex5 May 2023Conservatives lose control of Brentwood Council"We've got to take it on the chin," says Thurrock's Conservative MP Jackie Doyle-Price.5 May 2023Essex
