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Maldon appoints first openly gay mayor and consort in historic ceremony
MALDON has appointed its first openly-gay mayor, in more than 300 years of the role.
Ben Shahrabi
May 262 min read
Maldon town councillor arrested amid sex trafficking investigation – statement in full
A MALDON town councillor has been charged amid a police investigation into alleged sex trafficking and other sexual offences.
Ben Shahrabi
May 232 min read
Reform UK wins three out of four seats in Maldon District, as Tories lose control of Essex County Council
ESSEX County Council elections have seen three out of four seats won by Reform UK in the Maldon district.
Ben Shahrabi
May 83 min read
BREAKING: Maldon polling station relocates from Drewitt-Barlow Stadium amid 'ongoing police investigation'
A POLLING station has been relocated in a "very late change" following an ongoing police investigation, Maldon District Council has announced.
Ben Shahrabi
May 61 min read
Maldon District Council to merge with Brentwood and Chelmsford as Government agrees devolution plans
THE UK Government has made its decision on the future of councils in Essex and across the country, including Maldon District Council.
Ben Shahrabi
Mar 251 min read
Maldon Town Council welcomes two new councillors
Maldon Town Council has welcomed two new councillors this week, to fill vacancies in the North and West Wards.
Issy Weeks-Hankins
Jun 11, 20252 min read
New Maldon Mayor vows to work ‘as hard as possible’ for ‘growing town’
A NEW mayor and deputy mayor of Maldon have been elected by town councillors, taking over civic responsibilities for the next year.
Ben Shahrabi
May 12, 20252 min read
Save Maldon’s Medical Services campaigners among ‘unsung heroes’ celebrated at community awards
CAMPAIGNERS who protested against plans to close St Peter's Hospital are among dozens of citizens who have been celebrated at the Maldon Town Community Awards.
Issy Weeks-Hankins
Apr 17, 20252 min read
Maldon District Council leader's warning as Essex devolution deadline looms
There are just days left for residents and businesses in the Maldon District and across Essex to weigh in on a major shift in how local decisions could be made.
Issy Weeks-Hankins
Apr 10, 20252 min read
Queen Victoria landlord James Burrell-Cook elected to Maldon District Council
James Burrell-Cook, a town councillor and landlord of the Queen Victoria pub, has been elected as a new Maldon District councillor.
Ben Shahrabi
Mar 28, 20252 min read
Former Maldon Town Mayor Flo Shaughnessy has died
Flo Shaughnessy - a town councillor, active local volunteer and former Mayor of Maldon - has died.
Ben Shahrabi
Feb 17, 20252 min read
New Essex County Council chief teases ‘big changes’ ahead of devolution plans
The new head of Essex County Council says “big changes” lie ahead amid the government's plans for devolution.
Ben Shahrabi
Jan 24, 20252 min read
Maldon Town Council unveils funding for VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations
Organisations planning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May are encouraged to apply for funding from Maldon Town Council.
Ben Shahrabi
Jan 15, 20251 min read
‘Help us plan for the future’: Maldon District residents urged to complete council survey
Residents, businesses and organisations in the Maldon District are urged to complete the council’s annual survey, with just one month to go.
Ben Shahrabi
Oct 22, 20241 min read
Maldon Christmas Event 2024: Plans revealed after ‘changes’ warning
A REVIVED Christmas event will put Maldon businesses first, the town council has vowed, as it unveils this year's plans...
Ben Shahrabi
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Traveller site in Maldon car park prompts council action
An “unauthorised encampment” of several caravans is currently blocking around 20 bays at a town centre car park, Maldon Council has said.
Ben Shahrabi
May 31, 20241 min read
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