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Blogspot: Mr Perrin has a word for the Thurrock Indy’s

Mr Perrin’s blog; A Word in Your Ear. The whinging whining Thurrock Independents Party. THE depleted Thurrock Independents Party (TIP) now led by Cllr Luke Spillman,...

Letter to Editor: Crime issues are not going to go away

DESPITE the reassurances the police provided to Thurrock residents, it is clear for anyone to see that we are facing a law and order crisis in Thurrock.

Letter to Editor: Orsett councillor thanks residents

I would like to take this opportunity to put on record my immense pride of having been elected as the Ward Councillor for Orsett, Horndon & Bulphan and thank each of you who took the time to vote on May 3rd.

Letter to Editor: The Mayor of Thurrock says farewell (but we hope it is au revoir)

Dear Editor. I had the privilege of being elected a Conservative councillor in May 2004 to May 2018. Over the past 14 years,...

Mr Perrin’s Blog: “Bitter pills and lemon cake”

THE voters have decided that Thurrock Borough Council will be a "hung" Council. The result being; Conservatives 20 councillors, Labour 17 councillors and Thurrock Independents Party 12 councillors.

Letter to Editor: Grays Riverside councillor thanks residents

I am writing to thank the people of Grays Riverside for re-electing me for a second term - it is an immense honour to be trusted with another four years. I look forward to continuing to work hard for them to represent them with passion on Thurrock Council

South Ockendon Property Blog: Green shoots in Thurrock

HISTORICALLY, the fresh green leaves on the trees and the warmth of the welcome spring sunshine herald a spring in the step for the property market. And this year seems no different,

Blog: Tilbury property prices are on the up

The South Ockendon Property Blog By Paul Tobias-Gibbens http://www.mpestates.co.uk THE value of all the homes in Tilbury has risen by more than 348.1% in the past two...

Blogpost: “oh yes, it’s the local elections…”

Mr. Perrin's blog; "A Word in Your Ear" Thurrock Independents Party, the Great Pretenders! THE candidates are up and running in the Local Government Elections with...

Blogpost: Mr Perrin has a word in the ear of Cllr Spillman

An open letter from Mr. Perrin to Councillor Luke Spillman. Dear Cllr Spillman, In response to your article on Child Poverty which included personal comments about...

Blogpost: Child poverty and education

A Blogpost by Aveley and Uplands councillor, Luke Spillman (Thurrock Independent Party) Child poverty, it's impact, and why politics must change if we are to...

Mr Perrin’s Blog: “Not impressed by the sanctimonious claptrap of the Thurrock Independents”

Mr. Perrin's blog: A Word in Your Ear. My response to Cllr Luke Spillman's blog titled "We Can Work It Out" posted in Your Thurrock...

Mr Perrin’s Blog: Should councillor’s be on zero hour contracts?

Mr Perrin’s blog; “A Word in Your Ear”. Should Councillors be on “Zero Hour” contracts? I pose the question based upon over ten years of...

Blogspot: We can work it out…..

I"M past caring hearing about the things politicians are against. All I care about is what we can work together on to make things better for all.

South Ockendon Property Blog: 103 First Timer Buyers in South Ockendon bought their first home in 2017

Blogspot: The South Ockendon Property Blog By Paul Tobias-Gibbens http://www.mpestates.co.uk A little bit of good news this week on the South Ockendon Property Market as recently released...

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