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Thurrock Councillors angry at C2C no-show for meeting

ANGRY and disappointed Thurrock councillors lambasted rail company c2c for failing to attend their meeting as promised on Wednesday (2 March) evening.

Thurrock Council’s purge against truancy continues with over £4,000 worth of fines imposed

THURROCK Council brought four prosecutions against six parents who have failed to get their children to school regularly.

Emergency services exercise at Lakeside on Sunday

EMERGENCY services will be engaged in an exercise at Intu Lakeside shopping centre overnight on Sunday February 28.

South Essex College students "Wear it with pride"

STUDENTS at South Essex College donned colourful attire to show their support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community.

Thurrock Council agree 4% rise in council tax

A COUNCIL tax rise for Thurrock residents of just under 4% was voted through by Thurrock councillors last night (Wednesday).

Speedway: Lewis Bridger can’t wait to get racing again after joining Lakeside.

LEWIS Bridger, the former Great Britain World Cup rider, has ended his exile from the sport to link up with the Vortex Hammers. It's a move which is sure to prove popular with supporters as Bridger has a spectacular style and is delighted to be back with a club he knows well.

Thurrock Council housing boss grilled on housing contractors performance

THE THURROCK councillor in charge of housing faced questions about the performance of her housing contractors.

Thurrock Council leader calls for halt to consultation on Thames crossing

LAST week it became absolutely clear that the government and Highways England are thoroughly confused about what they want – except it seems they all want to dump on the people of Thurrock.

Linzi Shoes launches limited edition breast cancer care ballerina pumps at Intu Lakeside

As part of the ongoing support for this worthy charity, Linzi Shoes is launching a range of five limited edition ballerina style pumps. These shoes will be available ONLINE from Monday 15 February 2016 (www.linzi.com) and IN STORES at intu Lakeside on Monday 22 February 2016.

Consultation may look at Thurrock council elections every four years

ALL 49 Thurrock councillors are to be asked to consider consulting local people on changing the way the council is elected.

South Essex College students appeal for fabric

COSTUME Construction degree students at University Centre Thurrock are appealing for donations of fabric to boost their green credentials.

Thurrock Council back Kennington’s Primary soft drinks ban

THURROCK Council's Director of Public Health, Ian Wake, has praised Kenningtons Academy for their innovative policy to provide water to children to drink during the school day in place of alternatives such as squash, juice and fizzy drinks.

Thurrock councillor in charge of crime "disappointed and worried" by critical report on Essex Police

THURROCK Council portfolio holder for public protection, cllr Jane Pothecary has expressed her concerns at the extremely critical report into Essex Police by Her Majesty's Inspectorate (HMI).

Thurrock Council health bosses slam "high handed attitude" of NHS bosses

THURROCK Council is writing to NHS England complaining about two proposed consultations that will affect local people.

Road restrictions near Orsett Hall in March

THURROCK Council is advertising that access to Orsett Hall and Prince Charles Avenue in Orsett is being restricted for three weeks next month.

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