A lack of corporate focus and low capacity in the finance department at Thurrock Council have slowed progress on reforms to deliver financial stability, government-appointed commissioners have said.
Thurrock Council could be forced to make £2m of cuts this year despite using millions of pounds from its reserves, amid a 10% drop in investment income.
Essex County Council is set to invest £1m to help improve its cyber security, after experts warned of heightened risks of Russian interference in public bodies.
