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Mr Perrin’s Blog: Farewell to my beautiful, beautiful dog

ON Monday 18th May, 2020 just after 1100hrs Penny my 16 year old English springer spaniel died. I was not her original owner and she did not come to live with me until she was 30 months old. From the moment she became my dog my life was enriched with unconditional love and loyalty.

Shadow Minister supports #SaveIndependentNews campaign

By Chris Matheson MP for City of Chester and Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) LIFE was tough enough for local newspapers before the...

Mr Perrin’s Blog: ” The actions of councillors Spillman and Duffin lead me to conclude I would rather hug a slug”.

Mr. Spillman, Mr. Duffin, you make a mockery of honesty, integrity, principles and truth. Have you no shame? If you do stand for re-election in 2021, I hope the voters will see through your trickery and reject both of you. I said in the Council Chamber that there were some Councillors that the public would be glad to see the back of, both of you were top of my list.

Mr Perrin’s blog: Councillors who indicated they would not be seeking re-election should give clear assurances

THURSDAY 7th May 2020 should have been polling day for the Local Government Election, unfortunately Covid-19 has forced the election to be cancelled.

Mr. Perrin’s blog: “To treat or not to treat” that seems to be the question

Mr. Perrin’s blog: “A Word in Your Ear”. “To treat or not to treat” that seems to be the question? THE overriding principle of the National...

Blogpost: Don’t be silent over domestic abuse

WE all are confined to our homes due to COVID-19 pandemic. Even though, we have all the facilities but still it is very difficult for all of us to stay inside the house. We are bored, worried and want to return to our normal life quickly.

Blogpost: Cllr Abbas asks “Where will you bury me?”

Where will you bury me? By Cllr Qaisar Abbas THE people of Thurrock have proud history of welcoming people from different backgrounds and religions. They have...

Blogpost: Beating The Virus, Building A Better Britain by Martin Kerin

MOMENTS of genuine, long lasting change happen vary rarely in the life of a nation. The post-war settlement of 1945 heralded a general political consensus, built around the NHS and the welfare state

Letter to the Editor: Appalling decision over Coalhouse Fort

I write on behalf of my members who were appalled to find out that another part of Thurrock’s Heritage is being allowed to go.

Letter to Editor: BHF and setting targets

DID you know that by setting a target, such as a marathon or bike ride, has helped a quarter (25%) of people get fitter in the past?

Mr. Perrin’s Blog: Not happy with grass verges in South Ockendon

OVER the years I have repeatedly asked the Council to protect grassed areas by means of barriers. I have suggested that drivers who, despite previous warnings, repeatedly offend should have their vehicle removed from the grassed area, “clamped and charged to have the clamp removed.

Mr. Perrin’s blog; A Word in Your Ear…..The duplicity of defecting councillors

Mr. Perrin’s blog; A Word in Your Ear. THE duplicity of, past and present, United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP)/Thurrock Independents Party (TIP) Councillors seems to...

Blogspot: NSPCC promote charity’s Speak Out, Stay Safe service

NSPCC Fundraising Manager for Essex Sarah Laffling discusses the benefits of volunteering for the charity’s Speak Out, Stay Safe service.

Blogspot: Cllr Martin Kerin: Why I’m backing Kier Stamer

AFTER a short, painful period of reflection, the Labour Party has a crucial decision to make over the leadership and direction that we will take now, following the worst defeat since 1931.

Mr Perrin’s Blog: Will 2020 be the year Brexit finally “gets done”?

THE “back-stabbing Labour Party MPs have finally got what they wished for, and done for Jeremy Corbyn, Et Tu Brute?

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