The Essex Big Weekend is aimed at the local market to encourage them to visit new places in their own county. Residents enter a ballot for tickets which are donated by tourism businesses, then redeemed either during a weekend or as per last year over a month. This creates a lot of media...More
Essex Minerals Local Plan Review Policy S6 Engagement
The Essex Minerals Local Plan was adopted in July 2014 and provides planning policies for minerals development in Essex until 2029. It sets a policy framework within which the best possible use of mineral resources; mainly...More
In October, Essex County Council initiated a programme of work to help improve the recovery for parents affected by domestic abuse. The two 10 week programmes were delivered either face to face or online with external facilitators to deliver the Hope, Recovery and Empowerment programme....More
Draft Equality Objectives 2022-2025
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the council’s values as an organisation.
Our equality objectives are important to us as they guide the work we carry out across the county and show our...More
Making Essex Carbon Neutral
The Essex Climate Action Commission (ECAC) published its report ‘Net-Zero: Making Essex Carbon Neutral’ in July 2021, which sets out a comprehensive plan for Essex to:
Reduce its Green House Gas (GHG) emissions to net zero by 2050 in...More
Draft Equality Objectives 2022-2025 - Easy Read
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the council’s values as an organisation.
Our Equality Objectives tell you what we plan to do to...More
Basildon has experienced a significant rise in the demand for school places in recent years as a result of new housing, rising births and families with young children moving into the area (inward migration). There is predicted to be continued pressure on school places in the coming years,...More
There is an estimated 150,000 people in Essex providing care and support to someone else who needs help with their day-to-day life.
Essex County Council recognises the importance of supporting unpaid carers in Essex and our aim is that “We will help those carers of all...More
Maldon has experienced a significant rise in the demand for school places in recent years as a result of new housing, rising births and families with young children moving into the area (inward migration). There is predicted to be continued pressure on school places in the coming years, mainly...More
Local Bus services in Uttlesford
Introduction
We know that buses are important to many people. They help people reach school, college and work, to shop, go out and visit friends and to get to health appointments.
As in most cases outside London,...More
Let’s Keep Covid in Check
Essex County Council (ECC) are promoting campaigns to prevent the spread of Covid-19. We need your help to understand how best to provide information and support to business.
Our survey for Essex businesses will only take around 6 minutes...More
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Essex County Council’s (ECC) aim is to increase the number of people travelling by bus.
Our research shows that people do not know where to go to find information about bus services. It takes a lot of time and effort to switch from car to bus in Essex...More
Let’s Keep Covid in Check
Essex County Council (ECC) are promoting campaigns to prevent the spread of Covid-19. We need your help to understand how best to provide information and support to community organisations and groups.
Our survey for Essex community...More
ECC are looking to hold a childrens residential market engagement event on the 15th February. If you could please complete the short survey indicating whether you would be interested in attending the event.
There will be an agenda and Microsoft Teams invite to follow.
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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 the provision of support to victims of domestic abuse (DA) and their children residing within safe accommodation, which includes their...More
Essex County Council are in the early stages of developing a tender for Agencies that provide support to families with children with disabilities. In order for us to do this we need to understand the issues you face as an agency and learn the relevant information that will help focus our work...More
The world has changed significantly in the last few years, particularly during the pandemic. With a new administration and new plan for Essex in place, ECC is evolving its vision for Essex Libraries to provide a service that is modern, vibrant, and sustainable; one which our residents can be...More