"Although it was always said to be one of the options, I was told in advance operating as a terminal alone would mean the loss of around 80 per cent of the 1,000 jobs on the site, and I have to say this would be a disastrous outcome for all involved.
Administrators at Zolfo Cooper announced last night that they would be closing 350 stores starting next week after deeming the retailer’s portfolio of 784 stores “an untenable retail estate”.
"Coryton is the jewel in the Petroplus crown with the biggest capacity and the best facilities for production of high grade fuels, so if there is a case for any of the affected refineries in Europe remaining open, it is the case for Coryton."
The retailer, which operates 628 Clintons and 139 Birthdays stores including a Clinton store in Lakeside, has requested that its shares be suspended on the London Stock Exchange.
Regional officer Jane Jeffery said there had been "complete lack of negotiation and consultation" over the new contracts. The Port of Tilbury said it was "disappointed" the strike had been called following "detailed discussions" with the workforce.
The workers will be picketing outside the main gate of Tilbury docks in the dispute over the company’s decision to introduce a ‘follow the ship’ contract. This means that staff work when the ships are ready for unloading, and not to set shift patterns.
Retailers generally have been cutting back on the number of shops as rents rise and sales fall. Many retailers have begun to concentrate on fewer, but larger, stores. French Connection has 71 shops in the UK and Ireland and 46 concessions in the UK and Europe. It is sounding out interest in the leases of the 14 stores and will only close the shops if another retailer takes on its lease.
The union has been attempting to reach a deal on behalf of 2,500 Ford UK staff for months, but Ford UK is still insisting on closing the final salary scheme to new starters.The union believes this is the 'thin end of the wedge' and will lead to the ultimate closure of the company's final salary pension scheme for Ford staff.
Labour's Richard Howitt MEP has called on all interests to maintain confidence in efforts to achieve a buyout to save the Coryton oil refinery in Thurrock. The Euro MP was responding to an interview by the Receiver to the Reuters news agency, which suggested that a long-term deal needed to be completed by the time a temporary three month "tolling arrangement" to keep the refinery open expires in May.
"The event is free to attend thanks to the generous sponsorship of Knowledge Thurrock Innovation Associates, which provides the venue and offers refreshments for those attending. The meeting is open to any business in the area and similar meetings have attracted around 40 local business people, with some good partnerships formed for their mutual benefit.
We produced brand and style guidelines including tone of voice for any of the copy on the website and newsletters, a new website and various templates for stationary and proposals as well as design for social media channels Twitter and Facebook.
There are currently 65 people employed at West Thurrock along with six drivers. Hanson proposes to cease production on June 29, 2012 and reduce the workforce to four people to run a depot operation, along with two drivers, while future options are assessed.
The Clean Energy Ministerial will take place from April 25-27 and is scheduled to feature the first major speech on the environment from Prime Minister David Cameron since he was elected, which is expected to underline his commitment to building a low carbon economy.
THE FIRST STAGE in the proposals to expand Lakeside were very much part of the infrastructure model. The second stage now looks at the expansion of the area and the leisure possibilities it could bring. YT spoke to manager, Sophie Scott about the proposals.
From Friday 6th April and throughout the whole Easter weekend, prize hunters can visit LFC retail outlets as well as the 15 participating Park Inn hotels across the UK, to hunt for tokens. These can be submitted to staff for instant prizes, or entered into prize drawers online. Hunters do not need to be staying at the hotel, everyone is welcome to pop in and take part in the search.
