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The Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA) is a partnership of seven neighbouring councils that have come together to promote growth and prosperity in the region.
Full fibre success set for expansion in south Essex
1 September 2021
The first phase of a project to rollout fibre infrastructure and link 129 sites in south Essex with next generation high speed full fibre broadband connections has proven so successful that an extra £2.5million in government funding has been awarded.
New technical university will benefit south Essex
18 March 2021
An innovative new technical university in south Essex will help residents access highly skilled jobs and provide businesses with the workforce they need to help drive economic growth in the region, that is the finding of a new ASELA report.
More than a park – vision for South Essex Estuary (SEE) Park announced
12 March 2021
A vision for South Essex to become an extraordinary parkland setting providing an attractive offer for modern living that supports residents, businesses, industry, tourism, and leisure activities, has been announced by ASELA.
Plans for Joint Committee further confirm shared ambitions for south Essex
10 February 2021
The Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA) is discussing proposals for the formation of a Joint Committee to further its aims of achieving investment and growth for the region.
Statement in response to Essex County Council press release
31 July 2020
Chair of the Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA), Cllr Rob Gledhill, has responded to a press release from Essex County Council.
Proposals to help unlock huge potential of south Essex
31 July 2020
Proposals submitted to the government today (31 July) could help bring greater prosperity and vital infrastructure to south Essex and enable it to achieve its potential as an economic powerhouse for not only this region but the whole of the UK.