Figures have been uncovered that show Essex County Council spent £173 million on consultants and agency staff over the last three years. The figures were uncovered by a question from Liberal Democrat County Councillor David Kendall at a full council meeting.
The Opposition Liberal Democrats have expressed shock and dismay that the
The borough council is piloting a new monthly market on the last Sunday of each month, starting in October, for local businesses, traders and budding entrepreneurs. It is hoped that the new market will encourage economic growth by supporting local industry, providing an opportunity for local traders and businesses to network and develop their trade in a sought-after town centre setting.
A report published this month by Oxford Economics has set out the potential economic benefits of the East West Rail project, not just for areas along the proposed route such as ours but also for the wider economy, and it makes a compelling case.
Wiltshire Councillor Howard Marshall has asked the council's Environment Scrutiny Committee to investigate the financial fall-out from the Conservative cabinet's decision to increase parking charges.
The by-election for the Essex County Council seat of Stock (*) is being fought for the Liberal Democrats by the chairman of their local constituency party, Marian Elsden. The by-election (on 8th September) was caused by the imprisonment of the former councillor, Lord Hanningfield.