Cost of living support

Financial advice and emotional support on how you can ease the cost of living squeeze.

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Cost-of-Living Support Fund

If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax bill due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis our Cost-of-Living Support Fund is available to support you.
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Featured news

Ashdon Parish Council election

An election will take place on Wednesday 26 March 2025 to fill a vacancy on Ashdon Parish Council.

Devolution for Essex

The UK government has launched a consultation asking for your views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

End of life vehicles

We offer a free-of-charge service for the collection of vehicles that have reached the end of the road.

Business rates relief

The 2025/26 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief scheme will provide eligible occupied retail, hospitality, and leisure properties with a 40% relief, up to a cash cap limit of £110,000 per business.
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