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News Release

Essex County Council is pleased to announce that all Essex Country Parks will be reopening on Thursday 21 May.

Appeal for residents to make a common-sense judgement as Essex recycling centres reopen following the COVID-19 lockdown

15 recycling centres in Essex will be reopened on Monday, 18th May.

Army and Navy update

Video released: Flyover removal marks important step in new era for transport in Chelmsford

Works to remove the Army and Navy flyover have now been successfully completed. 

Road repairs continue during lockdown

Road maintenance has been ruled as a necessity during the current lockdown due to Coronavirus COVID 19 and Essex Highways has been playing its part.

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I write this having just stepped in from my front garden from the Thursday 8pm celebration that is becoming a regular event to celebrate the NHS by clapping, banging on pots and pans and singing in praise of what those dedicated public servants who are contributing in these unprecedented times.

The NHS is “rallying the troops” for the war on coronavirus, with volunteers being called up to help vulnerable people stay safe and well at home.