Transport chiefs have announced a radical shake-up to improve services in Essex.

It will see highways staff at district and borough council level relocated to Essex County Council offices.

Bosses aim to create "one-stop shops" for members of the public in a bid provide a better quality and more effective service to the public.

They have stressed the streamlining will not lead to job losses and is not a cost-cutting move.

The overhaul will see four main transport bases in Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester and Great Dunmow.

Colchester Council employees will be moved to moved to a site at Severalls Business Park.

The transfer is expected to take place in April with a report on the proposal going before the county council cabinet on Tuesday.

Published Thursday, February 17, 2005

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