Today, for the first time on this scale, arts, heritage and museums leaders in Essex came together with council chiefs to open a new ongoing collaboration aimed at celebrating the unique and unrivalled cultural history of Essex and to maximise cultural investment into the county.
Chelmsford residents can have their say on crime and policing related issues with their new Police and Crime Commissioner as he hosts his first public meeting in the borough.
Over the next few weeks, I will be putting together a new Police and Crime Plan for our county, setting out key priorities for Essex Police and laying out a framework for our partner agencies who work hard to keep our communities safe.
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 library users with an aim of being easier to access on all devices – including tablet computers and smart phones.
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’s continued investment in new school places.