Wednesday, June 24, 2026
HomeBusiness

Business

Thurrock businesses awarded £10K to become more energy efficient.

TWO Thurrock businesses have been awarded £10,000 each to support them in becoming more energy efficient.

Port of Tilbury submits planning application for Tilbury2

THE Port of Tilbury, London's major port, has submitted an application for a development consent order (DCO) to the Planning Inspectorate to build a new terminal adjacent to the current port in Thurrock. The proposed new port, known as Tilbury2, will be built on a 152-acre site which was part of the former Tilbury Power Station.

Planning application for £1 billion Purfleet redevelopment project submitted

THURROCK Council has received the outline planning application for the £1billion Purfleet redevelopment project which will see the town transformed in line with community aspirations.

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley promises new store in Thurrock

SPORTS Direct has reported a fall in sales in its core UK retail business as it pushes through a shake-up aimed at taking it...

Mick George Ltd win earthworks contract at Port of Tilbury

MICK George Ltd has landed an earthworks package as part of the ongoing expansion programme at the Port of Tilbury reports ConstructionEnquirer.Com

Intu Lakeside bought up by rivals Hammerson

SHOPPING centre owner Hammerson, which owns Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre, has agreed a £3.4bn takeover of rival Intu reports the BBC. The deal will create...

Thurrock Toys R Us “to remain open”

TOYS R Us has confirmed plans to shut “at least” 26 of its stores in the UK, putting up to 800 jobs at risk.

First work begins for Purfleet Regeneration Project

THE £1billion Purfleet regeneration project takes another step forward on Monday (4 December).

Essex Chamber of Commerce in meeting with Jeremy Corbyn

TODAY (Thursday 30 November 2017) as part of The Rt. Hon. Jeremy Corbyn MP’s visit to Southend, Essex Chambers of Commerce organised a private round table meeting

Port of Tilbury set to be focus at Essex Chamber’s Thoroughly Thurrock

ESSEX Chambers of Commerce last Thoroughly Thurrock Networking Twilight for 2017 is being held on Wednesday 6 December 2017 at Orsett Hall between 4.30pm...

Essex Chamber of Commerce reacts to budget

THE Director of Policy at the Essex Chambers of Commerce has responded to the budget delivered by the chancellor of the exchequer, Phillip Hammond.

Lower Thames Crossing: Businesses encouraged by possible £8 billion boost for business

BUSINESSES from across Essex and Kent have been encouraged by Highways England, the organisation delivering the new Lower Thames Crossing, to start preparing for...

Boost renew contract for Lakeside

LEISURE company TD4 Brands is embarking on a rapid and strategic nationwide store roll-out programme which is creating around 100 jobs.

Grays traffic management business raise over £1000 for Lighthouse Club

THURROCK family run traffic management firm raises over £1000 in just ONE MONTH for construction industry charity. Nationwide Traffic Solutions’ charity campaign with a ‘traffic management’ twist received an overwhelming response in aid of Lighthouse Club.

Crowds flock to BBC’s Flog It in Tilbury

THE historic London Cruise Terminal at the Port of Tilbury welcomed the Flog It programme to film an episode of their popular BBC programme hosted by Paul Martin which invites members of the public to bring their antiques to be viewed and valued by the Flog It experts, with an option to sell at auction.

Hot Topics