Simon Dedman is a Senior Reporter with a focus on local news in the UK, specifically in Essex and Harlow. His work has been featured in publications such as Yahoo News, BBC News, BBC Mundo, and Cigalah Group. Simon covers a range of topics including politics, local government, social issues, and community events.
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Essex, United Kingdom (Local)
Simon Dedman's focus is primarily on local government and politics, particularly in the Essex area of the United Kingdom. His coverage includes topics such as council budget cuts, tax increases, housing issues, financial investigations, and asylum seekers.
If reaching out to Simon Dedman with pitches or stories, consider offering insights into local government policies and their impact on residents in Essex. Additionally, providing perspectives related to financial investigations or detailed analyses of proposed tax increases could be valuable for his coverage. It would also be beneficial to highlight any unique initiatives or challenges within local governance that may align with his reporting interests.
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Essex County Council wants to extract four million tonnes of sand and gravel each year for housing.
The government has rejected a request for a public inquiry into a council's finances.
Candidates from four corners pledge to improve policing in Essex ahead of the elections on 2 May.
The Tory candidates are no longer expected to appear on the ballot papers in May.
By: Andrew Sinclair, Simon Dedman
Southend City Council's leader says the authority is under threat but opponents says that is "spin".
A report looks at how taxpayers' money was spent getting a council's Covid messages to the public.
A woman said it was "the hardest thing ever" living in one room with her nine-month-old baby.
Nearly 400 people in Southend have been sent two sets of ballot papers for the upcoming elections.
Business owner Gina Bonsu says candidates must meet with residents if they want the "real answers".
A council that is still paying off unprecedented debts could change hands at the local elections.
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