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What can 'Peter the pothole' tell us about state of UK roads?
How long would it take for a Colchester pothole to be noticed, reported and fixed?

Why are Essex bin collections changing?
New recycling and waste services are being introduced in two parts of Essex.

Does ‘unsafe’ A120 need upgrading?
There have been new calls to upgrade and dual the road from Marks Tey to Braintree.

More delays for UK’s longest running roadworks
Eleven years after they began, roadworks on a bridge in Witham have been delayed further.

How could the local elections shape Essex?
The key issues, potential outcomes, and what the results could mean for Essex.