Cllr Kevin Bentley

  • Homes for Ukraine two years on: Safe and welcomed

    14 March 2024

    Two years on from the instigation of the Homes for Ukraine scheme councils remain keen to work with government to meet the long-term needs of Ukrainians, says Cllr Kevin Bentley.


  • Working with Government can deliver real dividends

    15 February 2024

    Collaboration with Government can achieve real results for communities and councils should not be afraid of embracing productivity, says Cllr Kevin Bentley.


  • The secret is out – take the challenge

    06 November 2019

    The more the message is spread within councils, the stronger the Local Government Challenge has become 10 years on, say Cllr Paul Carter and Cllr Kevin Bentley.


  • Growing our own talent

    06 February 2018

    Cllr Paul Carter and Cllr Kevin Bentley celebrate nine years of the Bruce-Lockhart Scholarship as competition hots up for this year’s LGA Local Government Challenge


  • How Essex is at the forefront of the Industrial Strategy

    04 December 2017

    It is a busy time for the Essex economy. Cllr Kevin Bentley outlines all the changes, from the Industrial Strategy to the opening of the Stansted Airport College.


  • No county for young NEETS

    23 May 2014

    Essex CC deputy leader Cllr Kevin Bentley says councils must be given powers to improve work outcomes for young people.