The Spending Review announced today, Wednesday, October 20, 2010, has confirmed that the police service will have to make significant savings. Although final figures will not be known until the grant settlement is made in late November/early December, it is our assessment that Essex Police will have to save a figure in the region of approximately £50 million by 2014.
Amongst the changes: The social housing budget in England is to be cut by more than 50%. Council houses "for life" will also end for new tenants, with their entitlement assessed at regular intervals. Despite the cuts, ministers are likely to set a target of building 150,000 affordable homes, changing the way councils charge rent to finance them.
RAG week stunt or serious eco-political protest. You decide but it took the resources of seven police forces to police the event. With tankers stacked up it doesn't take long before petrol stations start to run out. YouandIfilms have produced a document of the day which gives a clear insight into the day.
“Firstly, we must never again have the situation where waste collection crews are sent home on health and safety grounds while there is vital work that they could be doing clearing access to schools, healthcare facilities, and OAP complexes."
This is a fantastic opportunity to be one of the first to see a world class production made in Thurrock and performed in Purfleet. Professional dancers, singers and musicians from the Royal Opera House will perform alongside the local cast in this spectacular celebration to mark the opening of the High House Production Park and the Royal Opera House Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop. The workshop will be home to the scenic painters and carpenters of the Royal Opera House.
DRIVING into the grounds of Stan's gym on the Aveley Road is like stepping into another world. The gym has a certain retro feel but it is the religious paraphenalia that adorn the walls that are truly fascinating.
Three white men stole cigarettes and cash from the off licence before making off. One was wearing a yellow hooded top and two others black hooded tops and they had scarves over their faces. They may have made off towards Humber Avenue.
Titan Lorry Park agent Brian Pooley informed YourThurrock that since the last planning meeting he had not made any communication whatsoever with any member of the councils' planning committee. YourThurrock then asks him to account for an e-mail sent from his address to cllr Terry Hipsey inviting him to a meeting with ICG Managing Director John Carver.
Leonard's mother Melissa Clarke, 35, a full-time carer in Purfleet, Essex, said: "he had a great time and was dancing in his wheelchair. he loved meeting Dannii and Rebecca. I'm pleased he got to see X Factor live, it was his dream and he especially liked the band One Direction.
I first began my talk by discussing my book and the different emotions it has evoked with people. The response was tremendous, so many people having similar emotions yet just needing to hear their feelings verbalised. It gave the audience a feeling of being understood, such a small thing yet to so many, a major part of their healing.
IF YOU ever have the great fortune to be in the presence of south african Siya Twani then listen to what the man says. He is one of those south africans of whom you ask:"How can you be so happy after all the troubles you have seen" The simple answer it is that indomitable spirit that saw Siya past the dark days of the apartheid era.
Volunteers take it in turn to be 'on call' and carry basic first aid equipment and a simple-to-use automated external defibrillator (AED). The emergency operations centre sends them to the scene of category A (immediately life threatening) 999 calls. First Responders are dispatched at the same time as the ambulance crew, but often arrive beforehand because they are based so locally. The responder then provides care until the ambulance arrives, usually only a few minutes later.
Police launched a search as fears grew for Mrs McNeill’s safety after it was found she left home with her medication for diabetes, keys, purse and mobile phone.
Essex FSB spokesman for Thurrock, Ross Bannister, said: “Essex FSB has long argued that there is demand for small office units in Thurrock and the fact that six of the seven offices in the Thurrock Centre for Business have been let so quickly proves that we were right in our claim.
The 54-year-old man from Wickford was arrested on Saturday, October 16, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries to December 14.
