- Live coverage of tonight's Annual Council meeting from the Civic Offices in Grays.
- A new leader is expected to be elected for the Council tonight following John Kent's revelation on Monday morning he intends to resign his post.
- A new Mayor will be appointed following Councillor Sue Gray's year
- A Deputy Mayor will also be announced
- The annual meeting is more of a ceremonial occasion. Dates will also be set for further meetings for the next 11 months, and committee seats allocated.
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