1. Tendring: Council tax support scheme criticised (EADT)

    “…Leader of the opposition Labour group Ivan Henderson said it was “entirely unacceptable” to introduce a policy so different to what members voted on initially. Independent councillor Michael Talbot and…

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  2. The Tragic Roundabout (H&M Standard)

    ‘Plea for action to clean up ‘eyesore’ site that greets visitors’ Angry councillors say an eyesore roundabout is sending out the wrong message to tourists arriving in Harwich. Deputy mayor…

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  3. LABOUR SELECTS CANDIDATES FOR HARWICH BY-ELECTIONS

    After a hard fought selection process, Harwich Branch Labour Party has selected and submitted candidates for the forthcoming by-elections in Harwich. Left vacant by the sad loss of Les Double,…

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  4. BIN IT Put out black bags on collection day only plea (H&M Standard)

    … Harwich West Central councillors are appealing for residents to only put their rubbish out on bin day after being bombarded with complaints from people living in Manor Road, Dovercourt……

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  5. ‘False hope’ claim over council’s unspent cash (H&M Standard)

    ‘False hope’ claim over council’s unspent cash (H&M Standard) ….. Councillor Jo Henderson said: “We were told to make a shopping list, but we can’t. There is nowhere near what…

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  6. Facts about the “Bedroom Tax”

    What is changing? The new rules will affect housing benefit, which is paid to less well-off tenants to help with rent. Typically claimants receive between £50 and £100 a week….

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