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South Essex Councils (SEC) is a partnership of seven neighbouring councils that have come together to promote growth and prosperity in the region.
New name for regional partnership
17 October 2023
Recently, Leaders and Chief Executives met for the ASELA Joint Committee meeting. At the meeting it was agreed to refresh the identity for the partnership - now known as South Essex Councils (SEC).
ASELA appoints Thurrock Council Leader as Chair
28 July 2023
Cllr Andrew Jefferies, Leader of Thurrock Council, will take on the role of Chair for The Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA) following agreement at a meeting of the ASELA Joint Committee on Thursday 27 July 2023.
Coventry University Group secured for new South Essex Advanced Technical Skills (SEATS) training brokerage
10 July 2023
Private sector led SEATS project will increase the skills of local residents by introducing new employer-led work-based training opportunities.
New private sector led advanced technical skills body created for South Essex to support growth and levelling up
24 March 2023
Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA) initiative will help drive forward the growth ambitions of South Essex by improving the skills of local residents to meet the existing and emerging needs of businesses.
Reflections on a year of achievement
21 December 2022
2022 has been yet another challenging year, but it’s heartening to reflect on what we have achieved through the ASELA partnership, which continues to be strong and focused on its ongoing programmes.
Lower Thames Crossing and South Essex councils to boost economy by connecting Brentwood to South Essex superfast broadband network
11 November 2022
South Essex residents and businesses are set to benefit from a new superfast broadband connection thanks to a partnership between National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing project and the Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA).