Maldon District Council3 hrs agoCouncil in no overall control after two defectionsTwo councillors at Uttlesford District Council are joining Reform UK.3 hrs ago26 Jun 2025Rat droppings found near food in restaurantDetails obtained by the BBC reveal the extent of a rodent infestation at the Essex seafood eatery.26 Jun 20256 Jun 2025Sports clubs told to make way for climbing wallChanges at a sports hall in Maldon mean some of its regular users will lose their base in August.6 Jun 202512 May 2023Lib Dems set to run council with LabourThe party negotiates with Labour to run a district council after Tory losses in the local elections.12 May 20235 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 202321 Feb 2023Sea salt firm to double production with new HQThe company, which exports its product to more than 60 countries, will build a new site in Essex.21 Feb 202328 Feb 2022Councillor fired after getting suspended sentenceChrisy Morris is sentenced for breaching a non-molestation order and must do 200 hours of unpaid work.28 Feb 202225 Feb 2022Tories win vacant seat in council by-electionNew councillor Simon Morgan says he will make sure the area is a place where everyone can feel safe.25 Feb 202217 Dec 2021Council meeting abandoned again due to disruptionA meeting is terminated amid claims of "disorderly conduct" centred on an independent councillor.17 Dec 2021...
