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Port of Tilbury’s Chief of Police receives commendation for his work during the pandemic

THE Port of Tilbury’s Chief of Police Matt Bass received a commendation from Lucy D’orsi CVO QPM, the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police at Drapers’ Hall in the City of London for the role he undertook while working at British Transport Police during the covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

Decision deferred on Mardyke Industrial Park

A DECISION on plans for a 66-acre industrial park on Thurrock green belt has been deferred so that councillors can visit the site.

One million families claiming tax credits to receive Cost of Living Payment from May

ONE million eligible claimant families receiving tax credits, and no other means-tested benefits, will get the first 2023-24 Cost of Living Payment from Tuesday 2 May 2023, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed.

DP WORLD funding for STEM education in Thurrock schools is a first for UK

IN the first project of its kind anywhere in Britain, thousands of children across South Essex stand to benefit from a greater teacher focus on crucial STEM subjects in the classroom thanks to a £50,000 donation from DP World.

Diesel 17p more per litre than petrol despite oil price falls

DIESEL is being sold for about 17p per litre more on average than petrol, despite wholesale costs falling to similar levels, a motoring group said reports the BBC.

C2Sanitary from Grays Convent, announced as Thurrock’s Next Top Boss 2023 winner

THE winner of the 13th Thurrock’s Next Top Boss programme has been announced at a hybrid awards ceremony this afternoon, Thursday 23 March 2023.

Business Crime event over breakfast with Federation of Small Businesses

SMALL business owners from across Essex are being invited to get the latest crime prevention advice to keep them and their customers safe.

Thurrock Enterprise Week set to take place in June

THURROCK Enterprise Week arrives this June, offering five days of exciting engagement events, networking opportunities, panel discussions and more for local businesses.

Thames Freeport given green light by UK Government

THE Thames Freeport has been given the go ahead to formally constitute its board and start operating fully, following the approval of the final business case by the UK Government.

Scrap metal dealer could lose licence following £400k fine

EUROPEAN Metal Recycling Limited operates as a scrap dealer at Station Road, East Tilbury and 13-19 Berth, Tilbury Docks. The company applied to renew it’s licence but under current regulations had to reveal a conviction.

Chancellor’s Budget: Small Business strivers snubbed at meagre Spring Budget

ANN Scott, Development Manager (Essex) at Federation of Small Businesses, has offered her initial reaction to the Spring Budget:

DP World funds new rescue centre for Essex and Kent wild seals

A NEW rescue and rehabilitation facility which will care for sick and injured seals found off the coasts of Essex and Kent was opened last week in partnership with DP World.

Lakeside Shopping Centre launches International Women’s Day

ON Wednesday (8 March), the world came together to mark International Women's Day, and Lakeside Shopping Centre joined in celebration with its workforce of united women. 

Taxpayers given more time for voluntary National Insurance contributions

TAXPAYERS given more time for voluntary National Insurance contributions

Sustainable success at Thurrock as first Kensa Ground Source Heat Pump switched on

KENSA Contracting and Thurrock Council celebrated an important milestone as the first energy and carbon saving ground source heat pump was switched on. It is one of over 270 residences benefiting from a landmark energy upgrade scheme delivered by Kensa Contracting.

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