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The maintenance of Council owned hedges takes place between July and August each year. However, the cutting of rural hedges occurs during the winter months from October to February. Please note:  Vegetation on private land, which is overgrown and is …

Addiction covers many areas of society: alcohol, drugs, gambling, co-dependency, food, shopping, sex, exercise and the Internet. Local and county agencies, such as Drug and Alcohol Treatment services, Essex Police, Essex Probation, Essex County Council, …

… Highways faults and information, street lighting, road closures and dropped kerbs. … Roads and highways … Roads and highways … … Highways faults and information, street lighting, road closures and dropped kerbs. … Roads and …

Hospice care improves the lives of people who have a life-limiting illness. It helps them live as actively as they can to the end of their lives, however long that may be. It not only takes care of people’s physical needs, but looks after their emotional, …

! Warning From Monday 13 March 2023, residents visiting Essex County Council (ECC) recycling centres will need to book in advance. A booking system will be trialled for all vehicles visiting ECC recycling centres to help manage waiting times, reduce …

Work that needs a householder application Householder planning applications are used for proposals to alter or enlarge a single house, including works within the boundary and garden of a house. The guidance that follows will help you submit a valid …

The right of appeal When your Housing Benefit claim has been decided, you will receive a decision letter. If you disagree with any part of the assessment you have the right to dispute the decision. What options do I have? You have one calendar month to …

What is an overpayment? An overpayment is an amount of benefit that has been paid to a person who is not entitled to it. How does an overpayment occur? An overpayment may arise for a variety of reasons, including: late notification of Income Support or …

If you're on a low income and need help paying your rent or council tax, you can make a claim for housing benefit, council tax support (if you're over state pension age) or council tax reduction (if you are working age). It's your responsibility to make a …

Adopted Local Plan Now adopted, the Brentwood Local Plan 2016-2033 guides growth and development across Brentwood Borough to 2033. Search, comment and track planning applications Check the details and progress of applications online without having to …