Essex County Council1 day agoCan you go to jail for flying a flag during the World Cup?What flags can you fly in public and outside your home, and what happens if you break the rules?1 day ago5 days agoWhat's next for airbase housing asylum seekers?The leader of a Reform-run council says migrants should not be able to come and go from an MoD base.5 days ago5 days agoCouncil reorganisation 'a dog's dinner', says FarageAs Reform prepares for a judicial review on local government changes, its leader addresses a rally.5 days ago5 days agoRising bus passenger numbers near pre-Covid levelsOne bus operator describes the increasing footfall as "fantastic".5 days ago22 Jun 2026Council appears to backtrack on new library rulesMore than 17,500 people sign a petition opposing what they refer to as a ban imposed by the council.22 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Wait for parking lines 'ridiculous', say residentsTakeley resident Miriam Turton says locals would "paint the lines down themselves" if it were legal.19 Jun 202610 Jun 2026What can this pothole tell us about the state of UK roads?The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year.10 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Respect and tolerance needed in politics, says chaplainSome Reform UK-run councils are introducing the Lord's Prayer but many have held services for years.8 Jun 20267 Jun 2026Will councils' war on net zero change anything?Reform councils in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk say they are reviewing net zero strategies.7 Jun 2026...