Politics

The Essex authority has halted its meeting broadcasts via YouTube in the run-up to the May 4 elections while East Herts keeps them going.

People in England will need ID to be able to vote from Thursday May 4, so here's all you need to know about the new rules before polling day.

There are 39 seats up for grabs across Uttlesford's 22 electoral wards when voters go to the polls on Thursday May 4.

Rather than step down after losing the confidence of her constituency executive, Stortford's MP wants party members to save her in a virtual vote.

Helen Campbell said: "Now even the Conservatives have recognised how they have failed Hertford and Stortford, just as they have failed the country."

Boundary changes mean the number of wards in the district has been cut from 30 to 26, but Bishop's Stortford will get an extra, 14th councillor.

"We at East Herts Green Party agree with the Conservative party executive that the people of Hertford and Stortford deserve a better MP."

"It should come as no surprise that the executive committee of her Conservative association has no faith in her – she’s given them no reason to."

Julie Marson, MP for Hertford and Stortford, has failed to be automatically reselected by her constituency association’s executive committee.

Conservative Linda Haysey has decided not to stand in the May 4 local election, choosing instead to embark on a new chapter after 18 years.

Focus on five key areas: town centres, affordable homes for locals, managing finances sensibly, community issues action and protecting environment.

Bishop's Stortford MP Julie Marson takes her expenses spending with Hampshire PR firm with ties to Conservative Campaign Headquarters to over £12,500.

Three Liberal Democrat and Green Alliance members quit extraordinary council meeting debating district council's blueprint for change.

Sir Oliver Heald, a Tory MP for 31 years, will contest the North East Hertfordshire seat as he seeks a ninth term.

Adrian Ramsay believes Green Party support in the district could sky-rocket in the May 4 local government elections.

The Residents for Uttlesford leadership is being asked by opposition parties to' tell the truth' about its reorganisation plans.

Chris Wilson, Lib Dem councillor for Hockerill, to challenge Conservative East Herts Council's claim at meeting of its scrutiny committee.

Gina Thomas said: "It was great to be able to show Julie several new businesses that have opened up recently and how very few empty units we have."

More than 70 MPs attended a reception organised by Air Ambulances UK, the charity supporting the work of the 21 air ambulance charities.

Government whip Julie Marson voted against a Labour amendment to the controversial Illegal Immigration Bill.