Essex County Council is conducting a piece of work to look at increasing capacity within Essex in order to meet the growing needs of our looked after young people.
As stated in the Children Act 1989 accommodation provided by local authorities for looked after children must be “within the...More
Section 25 of the Children and Young Persons Act requires local authorities to provide short breaks for families with disabled children. Short breaks give carers a break from their additional caring responsibilities whilst enabling children and young people to meet friends, take part in...More
In March 2021 the Department for Transport published the National Bus Strategy, Bus Back Better. The National Bus Strategy says Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) should produce a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which sets out how LTAs, working closely with their local bus operators and...More
In March 2021 the Department for Transport published the National Bus Strategy, Bus Back Better. The National Bus Strategy says Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) should produce a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which sets out how LTAs, working closely with their local bus operators and...More
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (The Act) received Royal Assent on 29 April 2021. Part 4 of The Act places a statutory duty on Tier 1 Authorities relating to providing support to victims of domestic abuse (DA) and their children residing within safe accommodation, which includes their home where...More
Essex County Council - Budget consultation 2022-23
Everyone’s Essex: Let’s Talk
As Essex County Council shapes our financial plans for 2022/23 and beyond, we want to hear from local people about their views and values. To participate in the consultation, and...More
Essex Country Park visitors and Essex residents are being asked for their views on car parking payment at the Essex Country Parks sites which include:
Belhus Woods Country Park
Cudmore Grove Country Park
Danbury Country Park
Great Notley Country Park
Hadleigh Country Park...More
(In order to register your interest you must be 18+ and a parent/carer living within Essex).
Essex County Council is delivering a programme of work aimed at supporting working families who are feeling the pressures of juggling work and home life on a limited budget.
Following...More
Background to the consultation
Council Tax Discounts
There are currently three Council Tax discounts available to residents from Brentwood Borough Council that are at the discretion of the Council and are at a direct cost to the collection fund, where Council...More
Heathlands Primary School is working closely with Essex, Colchester and West Bergholt councils to see how we can improve our pupils' journeys to and from school. We survey the pupils about how they travel to school and how they'd prefer to travel to school. To complement this data we also want to...More
My Time Activity Camp was set up at the beginging of 2017. With a view to give young people in care a choice in respite and the chance to make life long memories with peers from simular backgroungs. We have completed over 10 camps and our feedback from young people is 5star
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Thank you for your application to Essex County Council. As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a positive applicant experience we would really appreciate your feedback on the application process and hope you will take the time to complete this short survey.
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The information should provide an overview of your year as foster carer(s). Please use examples of your practice and reflect upon the time since your last review (or your initial approval if this is your first review).
Your feedback will be considered as part of your appraisal as a foster...More
Essex residents' panel
If you’re aged 18+ and live in Essex, you could join our Residents’ Panel. Find out how to get involved with the project on our website.
Information about Essex residents' panel
If you would like to join the residents' panel, please click on the link...More
Your Views Matter
Our Charter is a set of SIX promises we make to our care leavers. Please complete this short survey so that we can better understand your experiences and know whether the Charter is working for you.
What you tell us in this survey will be kept safe. You can choose to...More
Listening is important to us. If you fill in this form and tell us what you think, we can make sure that you are well supported by your social worker.
What you tell us will be kept safe. It will be shared with your social worker and team manager and form part of your social care...More
Listening is important to us. By filling in this form and telling us what you think we can make sure that you and your children are well supported by your social workers. This short survey is an opportunity for you to have your say about your involvement with children’s social...More
What you tell us is anonymous. This means no-one else will see what you have written and your name will not be in any reports we write. You do not have to tell us your name or date of birth, but this helps us better understand different experiences.
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What you tell us is anonymous. This means no-one else will see what you have written and your name will not be in any reports we write. You do not have to tell us your name or date of birth, but this helps us better understand different experiences.
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What you tell us is anonymous. This means no-one else will see what you have written and your name will not be in any reports we write. You do not have to tell us your name or date of birth, but this helps us better understand different experiences.
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