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Cost of trying to close Bell Hotel in Epping rises to over £860,000

THE cost of trying to close the Bell Hotel as accommodation for asylum seekers has risen to £860,000 reports the Local Democracy Reporter. It means...

Reform bans Essex libraries from LGTBQ pride promotion

ESSEX libraries have been ordered not to promote LGBTQ and inclusive pride and events, sparking anger from campaigners. The new Reform UK leadership at...

Police condemned after Chafford Hundred Henry’s killer gets life

THE family of a Thurrock teenager stabbed to death at university have taken centre stage today (Monday, 1 June) with condemnation of police after...

Teachers from Grays Convent school strike following concerns with the school restructure

STRIKING teachers took to the picket line this morning outside Grays Convent High School as they demanded answers over proposed restructuring plans reports the...

Volunteers’ Week Celebrates Community Champions Across Basildon

LOCAL volunteers across Basildon are being recognised and thanked this Volunteers' Week for the invaluable contribution they make to communities across the borough. Volunteers' Week,...

£158 million goes up in smoke in Thurrock every year

EVERY pound spent on tobacco goes up in smoke, according to new analysis released today (31 May), showing smoking costs Thurrock an estimated £158...

Quince Tree Day Nursery support World Ocean Day

THE children and teachers at Quince Tree Day Nursery in South Ockendon have been trying to spread an important message by making a fun...

Basildon shopping park regeneration update

550 new homes, a hotel and a new Aldi will ‘carry on to the benefit’, a new council leader has said. The regeneration of...

Shoppers warned of “temporary minor disruption” as works continue on new Aldi

SHOPPERS are being warned of “temporary minor disruption” as works continue on a new Aldi supermarket reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Workers are fitting out...

Digital coaching sessions for Thurrock businesses

THURROCK Council are subsidising one to one Digital Coaching Sessions for SMEs based in Thurrock. The programme, delivered by SEATS, is designed to improve...

Thurrock councillor slams Ukrainian flag removal and labels it as a “political gesture”

THURROCK'S new reform leadership has been slammed for its decision to remove the Ukrainian flag outside council offices and replace it with the Thurrock...

Gaelic football club left without clubhouse for over a year blames council

A GAELIC football club is facing “existential issues” after being left without a clubhouse for over a year due to the inaction of Haringey...

Concerns from Labour and Conservatives over lack of scrutiny at Thurrock Council

THE minority Conservative and Labour groups on Thurrock Council, who have two councillors apiece, have criticised the ruling Reform group for taking the chairs...

Plans for 28,000 homes in Basildon must “be scaled back”

“COMPLETELY ridiculous” plans for about 28,000 homes across an Essex borough must be scaled back, the new Conservative council boss says reports Local Democracy...

Flying the flags for Thurrock

A SPECIAL ceremony took place at Thurrock Council's Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, today, Thursday 28 May, as the flag of The Arms of...

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