Essex County Councillor John Spence - Report to Residents 2022 Thursday, 5 January, 2023 Happy new year and let's hope 2023 ends in a more positive mood than 2022! I set out below my report on activities last year and just want to start by thanking you again for re-electing me. I shall always strive to fulfil the trust you have placed in me to represent your interests - it is a huge privilege. I have divided my activities into three headings. Creating the Future: Our communities of... Local News
Essex Libraries catalogue goes mobile 31st May 2016 A new ‘mobile friendly’ library catalogue has been launched to help people enjoy Essex Libraries on the go. The new catalogue has been developed with help from... Local News
Roger Hirst: The task ahead as the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex 13th May 2016 I am delighted and humbled to have been elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex. It is an important role, with significant responsibilities that... Local News
More than 87 per cent of children offered first preference primary school 18th April 2016 More than nine in ten children in Essex have been offered a place at their parents’ first or second preference of primary school following Essex County Council... Local News
Essex celebrates best school attendance statistics for more than a decade 24th March 2016 School attendance in Essex is at its highest for more than a decade, according to statistics published today. The Department for Education’s latest data shows... Local News
New fund secured to tackle fuel poverty and cold homes in mid Essex 26th February 2016 A new project to improve the health of people’s homes in Chelmsford was launched in January and will run until December 2016. The Healthy Homes; Active Advice... Local News
#TogetherWeCan campaign aims to tackle domestic abuse in Essex 22nd February 2016 A new campaign raising awareness of domestic abuse in Essex, Southend and Thurrock and the support available for victims is being launched today. The ‘... Local News
New community hubs to provide public services under one roof 5th February 2016 Essex County Council is creating pioneering new community hubs across the county which will see a range of services, such as the registration of births, deaths... Local News
Open up, Reach out - £3.3 million plan to improve mental health for children and young people 15th January 2016 An unprecedented partnership of ten authorities covering the county of Essex has today published Open up, Reach out, a five-year local transformation plan for... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News