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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.
The future shape of local government – statement
10 July 2020
Cllr Rob Gledhill, Chair of ASELA and Leader of Thurrock Council responds to the recent speech by Simon Clarke MP, Minister for Local Government, on the future shape of local government.
South Essex Councils form joint association to work together
24 June 2020
A ‘game-changing’ association of south Essex councils has been formed with the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
Cabinet greenlights £4.4m Full Fibre broadband infrastructure boost
19 June 2020
Thurrock Council's Leader, Cllr Rob Gledhill, has announced the rollout of Full Fibre broadband infrastructure across south Essex, as approved by Cabinet this week (Wednesday 17 June).
£4.5m awarded to south Essex for gigabit connectivity
11 February 2019
Schools, GP surgeries, care homes and village halls across South Essex are set to enjoy some of the fastest broadband connections in the UK thanks to a £4.5m boost secured by south Essex councils.