This blog is my attempt to connect directly with the people of Essex. I hope that it will become a forum for discussion and debate around many of the issues and challenges facing our county. In a sense this is as much your blog as it is mine - so make the most of it and send me your thoughts and comments. In return, I hope to be able to get across a little of what I and the rest of my colleagues in County Hall do; how we are trying to make Essex a better place to live and work, how we are trying to improve the services we offer to you and how we are attempting to promote Essex, locally, nationally and internationally.
Tuesday January 19, 2010
Marsh Farm Welcomes Early Spring with Baby Lamb Arrivals.
Essex has felt so cold and wintry recently that it’s hard to imagine a time without snow on the ground. However, staff at Marsh Farm are celebrating an early spring, with the arrival of this year’s first newborn lambs.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(19 Jan 2010)
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Monday January 18, 2010
Snow Summit
“All of us are aware that Essex has recently been experiencing its worst winter conditions in almost a generation, and very few of us can say that the conditions haven’t had an impact on our lives, whether it’s not being able to get to work or the shops, or getting our children to school.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(18 Jan 2010)
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Friday January 15, 2010
Guest blogger Cllr David Finch, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Community Wellbeing
As the cold snap looks set to continue, residents may be finding it harder to meet the costs of keeping warm this winter. (more)
Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(15 Jan 2010)
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Monday January 11, 2010
Guest blogger, Cllr Stephen Castle, Cabinet Member for Education
As the winter weather continues it is imperative that we adapt accordingly and this means making allowances for our schools.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(11 Jan 2010)
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Monday January 04, 2010
Look out for the fostering recruitment campaign
Today we launched a new, countywide, fostering recruitment campaign asking local residents if they have the tools to foster a vulnerable child in Essex.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(04 Jan 2010)
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Wednesday December 23, 2009
Youth Orchestra Concerts
We have a tremendous amount of musical talent across Essex and I’d like to invite you to enjoy a concert by some of our most talented musicians this New Year.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(23 Dec 2009)
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Tuesday December 22, 2009
Jingle purse bells
With Christmas fast approaching we’re working in partnership with Essex Police to make our busy high streets are even safer places to shop.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(22 Dec 2009)
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Wednesday December 16, 2009
Guest blogger, Cllr David Finch, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Community Wellbeing
A Christmas gift of Telecare will provide benefits long into the New Year for Essex elderly residents. (more)
Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(16 Dec 2009)
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Tuesday December 08, 2009
Geocaching gets the go ahead.
Geocaching, one of newest technological crazes to sweep the UK, has arrived at ECC’s Country Parks.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(08 Dec 2009)
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Monday December 07, 2009
Exciting times for transport in Essex
This week in Colchester, residents will notice that Essex County Council has begun work on a brand new road link and junction with the A12.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(07 Dec 2009)
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Wednesday December 02, 2009
Guest blogger, Cllr Stephen Castle, Cabinet member for Education
As Cabinet Member for Education, I’m currently scrutinising the final bids from two preferred bidders (Carillion and Skanska), to deliver alongside Essex County Council the Building Schools for the Future programme.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(02 Dec 2009)
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Monday November 30, 2009
Name a winter gritter
Today sees the launch of our name a winter gritter competition.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(30 Nov 2009)
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Thursday November 26, 2009
Guest blogger, Cllr Tracey Chapman, Cabinet Member for environment and waste
This week is Domestic Violence Awareness Week and I will be joining people across the county in wearing a white ribbon to show support for this very worthwhile caus
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(26 Nov 2009)
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Monday November 23, 2009
Park and Ride to open new spaces
Chelmsford shoppers will be delighted to learn that we are just about to complete work on the Park and Ride expansion project. An extra 250 spaces have been created and they will open on the 27th November, just before the Christmas shopping season begins.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(23 Nov 2009)
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Friday November 20, 2009
Trinity Square Completed for Xmas Light Switch On
Work in South Woodham Ferrers’ Trinity Square has been completed in time for the town’s residents to hold their annual Christmas lights switch on in the square.
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Posted by Lord Hanningfield
(20 Nov 2009)
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