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Halstead rehab centre backs county council's £4.6million alcohol addiction support
Halstead town council announce new parking restrictions along main road
Town council seeking volunteers as prep beings for Halstead Torchlight Procession
Two roads in Earls Colne could be getting new speed restrictions - here's why
Halstead residents enjoy successful free concert with rock and roll band
New life-saving equipment installed in Halstead due to 'rise in knife incidents'
Halstead Town Council offering thousands of pounds in grants to charities
Police continue to patrol Halstead antisocial hotspots as crackdown continues
Lord Lieutenant of Essex visits Halstead to open a 'serene' green space
Solar farm wants to expand its site by 330,000 square metres into agricultural land
Halstead Football Club to receive a huge £107k to help with ongoing projects
'I want to do the best I can' - Halstead Council appoints new chairman and mayor
'It was such an honour and a privilege' - Mayor Jackie Pell to step down next week
In pictures: Halstead mayor leads busy Civic Service for the last time
Halstead Town Council hosts annual town meeting and hears from local charities
Town Council donates cheque to the charity behind life-saving 'chemo bus'
New bleed kit set to be installed in High Street to tackle 'rise in knife incidents'
Lego, maths, & coding - the free library session for children taking place this month
In pictures: Halstead Council offer up a glimpse into the last five decades
Everything we know about Halstead 'dog day' event later this month
Halstead Council looks back on historic photos as it celebrates 50th anniversary
New free initiative launches to help Halstead residents to get active outdoors
Council looks set to implement new daytime parking ban in busy Halstead road
Halstead Community Shed denies claims it is turning it into a party and wedding venue
Potential motorhome parking discussed by Halstead Town Council
Plans to axe free parking in Halstead to be scrutinised by county council panel
New signage installed in Halstead after residents complain of dog mess issue
Solar panels and battery storage: Essex's council-backed scheme returns
The Halstead Community Shed project reveals opening date and future updates
'A totally backward step' - Essex county councillor slams scheme to axe free parking
Solar panels and battery storage: Essex's council-backed scheme returns
'The final nail in the coffin' - residents react to potential pay & display system
Halstead Council slams 'disgraceful' plans to axe free parking spaces in town
Have your say on how to make Halstead streets safer using £450k funding
Solar panels and battery storage: Essex's council-backed scheme returns
Free parking spots in Halstead could become pay and display under new plans
Halstead Town Council increases share of council tax bills for year ahead
Pensioner with mobility issue struggles to leave her home after handrail damaged
'Better spent elsewhere' - Residents hit back at new tennis court funds in Halstead
More than £200k funding agreed for new tennis court in Halstead
Exciting competition for gardening lovers in Halstead open for entries
Plans to install CCTV at car park postponed by council after meeting
Council shows gratitude to 'Green Champions' who make district cleaner
'He was loved in our district' - Tribute to former councillor and mayor David Hume
Big screen coming to town's Public Gardens so public can watch coronation
Town councillors resign over 'unnecessary divisions' and 'difficult meetings'
MP confirms Halstead Hospital ward open again after more than two years
Calls for urgent repairs to zebra crossing after near misses and safety fears
'Embarrassed' council fix potholes after disabled resident makes own repairs
Long-serving clerk and councillor awarded for decades of parish council service
Residents fix potholes after waiting more than a year for council repairs
Veteran councillor-turned-mayor recognised for 40 years at town council
Dementia-friendly choir gets £1k boost after getting grant from councillors
Council urged to tackle Halstead flooding despite Bridge Street repairs