Essex residents are invited to share feedback on proposed devolution. It would shift powers and funding locally. Essex County Council Seeks Views on Local Devolution Plans Essex, Thurrock, and Southend want a new authority. It’s called the Mayoral Combined County Authority, and they’ve asked the government to join a special program focusing on local control.…
Julie Taylor, an anti-knife crime advocate, welcomes new laws but believes more education is vital to prevent deaths. Essex Knife Crime Campaigner Says New Laws Alone Are Not Enough The Labour government announced new legal changes yesterday. These changes target knife crime specifically. Sentences will be tougher for selling knives to those under 18. A…
New data reveals drink driving hotspots in Essex and a surge in UK drink driving deaths, highlighting key trends. Worst Essex Areas for Drink Driving Offences Are Revealed By Study A new study revealed drink-driving arrest data. Legal Expert got the data. Essex Police made 4,623 arrests between December 2021 and November 2024. Over 1,400…