Basildon Borough Council

Labour takes Thurrock as Tories suffer election blows

Tributes paid to 'dedicated' mayor who died at 37

Three councils surprised at Gove naming and shaming

New waste collection rota 'putting health at risk'

Tree vandals should face 'hellfire and blood'

Fines to increase by up to 230% in litter crackdown

Conservatives lose control of Brentwood Council

Council meeting abandoned after police called

Town gets £4.4m for creative and digital sectors

Action needed to cut £186m cost of fly-tipping

Batteries in recycling cause of refuse vehicle fire

Man gets £300 council compensation over noisy bins

Councillor vows to fight 'monstrosity' homes plan

Debt-ridden council owes other authorities millions

Government to decide on plans for 2,800 homes

Lawyer highlights risk of lack of housing plans

Tories retain control of six Essex councils

Will town regeneration be an election issue again?

Where will people be voting in Essex?

Planning inspectors approve four new tower blocks

New swimming pool is lifesaving, councillor says

Council pulls 20,000 homes plan for second time

Council scraps tax freeze for anti-drug plan