The build will complete phase three of the Production Park’s transformation from a derelict and decaying farmstead to a modern training, production and community facility in the heart of the Thames Gateway. With the Academy under construction, High House Production Park Ltd will now focus its attention on bringing forward the remaining development plots available on the site. These plots are anticipated to provide around 100,000sq ft of accommodation for businesses and artists from related fields.
A HOST of Thurrock organisations gathered together at the Civic Hall last night at the annual Thurrock Business Awards. The awards, jointly sponsored by the Port of Tilbury and Newsquest, had a range of categories from new company of the year to best company in the community.
Jackie said, “We really do need to take action to Save the British Pub. The Pub is at the heart of community life in Britain and we simply cannot afford to keep losing them at a rate of 40 a week. The smoking ban and cheap booze in supermarkets have made life a lot more difficult for traditional pubs. I want to do what I can to reverse this decline and support those pubs that still survive.”
ON the day that the Planning Inspectorate review all planning proposals on Thurrocks green belt over the next decade, a report by an international organisation of industrialised states has identified England's green belts as a 'major obstacle' to development that should be replaced.
The court heard that Gary Drinkald, 43, was working for Micor Ltd during the overnight demolition work of the A1306 Stifford Rail Bridge, West Thurrock. A 31-tonne concrete beam had been removed from the bridge and placed on the back of a low loader lorry. The chains securing the beam were removed from the crane before it was secured to the low loader. The beam then fell - crushing Mr Drinkald under it.
Targeting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Thurrock, the events offered practical help and advice as well as giving SME and social enterprise entrepreneurs the chance to network with suppliers and colleagues.
The 7.5 acre Aveley site serves CHEP customers, both in the South East of England and in mainland Europe. Under the new contract, Norbert Dentressangle will be responsible for the inspection, repair, painting and dispatch of around six million pallets per annum.
Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price attended the Port of Tilbury awards ceremony at the London Cruise Terminal on Friday. The awards ceremony is a regular fixture and provides an opportunity for the senior management at Tilbury to personally congratulate their staff who are making efforts to acquire new skills and further professional qualifications.
The Group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at The Old Post Office building in Grays town centre which is provided by Knowledge Thurrock Innovation Associates (KTIA). Working with Richard Snell of KTIA they have provided a platform for other like minded local businesses to promote their business and have developed a strong network group.
Founder, Matt Harris said: "We are delighted to be nominated as a finalist for our work on the Mobile Explorer, a project that has been several years in development, planning and production.
There's only one strategy for growth; which is to roll up our sleeves and do everything possible to make it easier for people to start a business and grow a business. We know there's an enterprise culture in this country and that we've got the people, the ideas, the talent, the energy to make things great. That's why the Budget in a few weeks time will tear down the barriers to enterprise and be the most pro-growth Budget this country has seen for a generation.”
As well as Tilbury, Forth owns docks in Scotland (Leith, Grangemouth, Fife and Dundee) and is Britain's only stock market listed ports company reports the BBC. Arcus, a private infrastructure investment fund which already owns a fifth of the company, has tabled a conditional offer.
WITH SPRING in the air, the thought of matrimony is very much at the forefront of many a couple. With that in mind, now is a perfect time to visit the Park Inn wedding fayre.
The Purfleet-based company has called a meeting of creditors for 8 March 2011 at which point insolvency practitioner BDO Stoy Hayward is expected to be appointed. The company's intentions are currently unclear and director Ian Falconer has not been available for comment.
