COUNCILS across Essex have submitted a joint bid to the Government setting out their ambition for devolved powers.All 14 district and unitary authorities, along with Essex County Council, have signed a letter addressed to the chancellor, George Osborne, and secretary of state for communities and local government, Greg Clark, which could see a deal in place in the New Year.County Hall leader Councillor David Finch said: "For too long the decisions that impact on the needs and aspirations...
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