Housefire at Davis Road, Aveley
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire in a end of terrace house in Davis Road, Aveley. The officer in charge reported that the first floor of the house was completely smoke logged.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire in a end of terrace house in Davis Road, Aveley. The officer in charge reported that the first floor of the house was completely smoke logged.
A TREE was planted last week for Tony Guyon, a very valued volunteer for the Tilbury Riverside Project by his wife Christine. Tony volunteered for over eight years for the Tilbury Riverisde Project before his sudden death.
“By holding the new meeting in the evening, we hope it encourages more members of the community to come along and set the policing priorities for their neighbourhoods. At the heart of neighbourhood policing is listening to what our residents want, so I encourage everyone to come along and have their say, and we will act upon their concerns.”
Our current Youth Centre activities will continue as usual but our workers will now be able to get out and about during the day as well as running specialised training programmes. With all the publicity about our NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) young people and their needs, it is wonderful to finally be able to do something to help change their lives. The Tudor Trust has a strong base in “Encouraging progress, development and fresh ideas” which nicely fits into what we are trying to achieve in Aveley”
“ngage were also promoting active citizenship opportunities including community first panels, Thurrock Council consultations and information on Digital switchover and free training available. The next ngage coffee morning will be taking place at Easter.”
THERE ARE much loved members of the community and then there is Pete Hewitt who, for decades, has been at the forefront of the Tilbury community. On Thursday, Pete travelled to Buckingham Palace to accept his MBE from Prince Charles.
Come along and be part of your Community. Community Forums are truly community led, you will get to meet your local councillors and there will be a presentation about the digital switchover
Chairperson, Maggie Whitbread, congratulated all of the committee members and group leaders for a very successful year’s work. She reported that 3 new groups had been launched and had thrived: Bread-making, French & German and a Rumicube Group.
Cllr Smith said: “If a road has a substantial number of signs stolen, that road will be prioritised as high ranking; warning signs rank the highest priority, regulatory signs next and directional signage as the least high priority.
The sculptor of Fallen Deodar, one of the sculptures on display, discusses her background, her practice, and the making processes behind her tranquil, beautiful sculptures. Inspired by, and made from, natural forms, Sutton’s work is on display at various key institutions, including the National Portrait Gallery.
THURROCK COUNCIL voted last night to press ahead with designated public protection orders (DPPO’s) despite advice from senior police officers that there was no evidence that they were needed. Chief Inspector Richard Baxter and former Met Inspector and now council public protection boss, Jim Nicholson sat stony faced as the Thurrock councillors ‘pulled rank” and voted through orders that they hoped would reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.
Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation paid £2million for the land at the site, and it was originally hoped a £40 million facility would be open by April 2012. The site was also designed to house a new Royal Mail sorting office and Territorial Army cadets centre.
A PETITION with a massive 2221 signatures against the development of 350 homes on the South Essex College at Woodview in Grays was handed in by residents last night at Thurrock Council.
Two resident spokespersons, Ray and Sue Abbott spoke passionately against the development which would see the college transfer to Grays high street.
PRIME minister, David Cameron pledged that the government would “keep on the case” of beleaguered Petroplus. The PM was responding to a question by South Basildon and East Thurrock MP, Stephen Metcalfe at PM Questions this afternoon.
“The water had to be turned off while repairs were carried out and a new valve was fitted, the work was completed at around 2pm yesterday.
“The council supplied emergency water bottles for residents which were distributed by concierge staff until the repairs were completed.”
Conservative councillor, Shane Hebb successfully contested the seat in May. We caught up with Shane recently in Hardie Park to assess how the first eight months have been. In the chamber, Shane has been a confident performer,both at full council and at planning and certainly seems embedded in the east of the borough machine.
National Grid undertook a wide-ranging public consultation and completed exhaustive technical studies into the plans for connecting the power station to the transmission system (or National Grid if preferred). However, a recent review found that with fewer power generators than originally anticipated needing connecting to the grid in the area, the power station could be connected using the existing substation at South Coryton.
A CORRINGHAM pensioners life was saved after a smoke alarm signalled her cooker was on fire.
The incident happened at just after midday on Sunday in Fobbing Road, Corringham Firefighters were called to a fire in the kitchen and reports that the cooker was on fire. The fire was out on arrival before the fire crews arrived.
THURROCK Pensioners are invited to the Thurrock Older Peoples Partnership Board Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday 24th Jan, starting 10am. with the meeting closing at 1pm with refreshments.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a road traffic collision in Chafford Hundred after a car went through a garden wall and severed a gas pipe. No one was trapped or injured as a result of the collision in Edmund Road and the gas supply had been isolated before crews arrived.
The group offers adults the chance to listen to a story and share their experience of it with others in the group. Such shared reading encourages a real appreciation and enjoyment of literature and does not depend on an individual’s knowledge of a book.
“Far from reducing courses in these areas, we will be enhancing and improving them. For example, we will have new and improved brick, engineering and carpentry workshops and will also be able to offer improved provision of courses to local employers.
The family asked for it to be a celebration of her life and so many turned up resplendent in pink and orange to pay their respects to a little girl whose life so clearly touched the lives of everyone she met and indeed everyone who came to know of the battle that Bridie, her brother John and mother, Marina have fought and are still fighting.
HIGH House Production Park is delighted to present its first outdoor sculpture exhibition showcasing the work of five international artists: Antony Gormley, Steven Gregory, Marcus Kleinfeld, Tim Morgan and Jilly Sutton. The exhibition runs from Saturday 21 January until Monday 19 March in daylight hours and is completely free.
