Essex Road Improvement Plan Faces Criticism Despite Council Tax Rise

Essex Road Improvement Plan Faces Criticism Despite Council Tax Rise

Roads get £12.3m as council tax rises. Critics say it’s not enough, suggesting reserve funds for better services. Essex Road Improvement Plan Faces Criticism Despite Council Tax Rise Essex roads are getting £12.3 million. Council tax will also rise. The money goes to road safety and cycle paths. Much of it supports ongoing highway work.…

Essex Foster Parents Get £2,000 Boost to Encourage More Carers

Essex Foster Parents Get £2,000 Boost to Encourage More Carers

Essex offers £2,000 to foster parents in 2024 and 2025 amid a council facing a chronic shortage of homes for children in care. Essex Foster Parents Get £2,000 Boost to Encourage More Carers Essex wants more foster parents. They’re giving foster parents more money and need more homes for kids in care. The council faces…