LITTLE THURROCK Councillor Rob Gledhill last night made a commitment to not only reduce his councillor allowance by 5% but also cease his £20 Broadband allowance.
Instead, council leader John Kent proposed the budget with £4 million worth of cuts. It was agreed upon, on the proviso that the Labour cabinet would go away and consider alternative savings proposed by the Tories. The Cabinet next meet on August 11th.
The testimony enabled students to better understand the nature of the Holocaust and to explore its lessons in more depth. The visit is part of the Holocaust Educational Trust’s extensive all year round Outreach Programme, which is available to schools across the UK.
Walking into the auditorium of the Thameside Theatre last night would have confused anyone! I had either been transported to the Chelsea Flower Show or the Ground Force team were hiding somewhere in the wings ready to burst out and thrust a champagne bottle at me! The stage had been transformed into a beautiful English country garden overnight (or, in reality, over a few hours that afternoon).
With increasing responsibilities for community safety activities, Essex has moved headlong into reaching out to the neighbourhoods it serves. The museum is expected to play a key role in the Service’s educational work with schools in the area, where it is anticipated it will be used not simply as a repository of artifacts but as a living, breathing historical experience.
Billy Winter produced a seasoned bowling performance then Gavin Jefferies led the way with the willow to yield a home victory in the Shepherd Neame Essex League division three on Saturday. Winter bagged 4-20 from ten overs, three of which were maidens.
NO-ONE quite knows how a Pomeranian dog ended up in Tilbury Docks. But she did. The authorities thought they might have to put her down but then they contacted Mistley Park Place near Manningtree.
Gable Hall's Art Year 7 to Year 9 Exhibition is a fine example of inclusivity. Students of all ability displayed their work and it was great to see parents, pupils and staff attending the reception where the vast arrays of styles and techniques were on display.
The principle would be that working-age housing benefit claimants who are living in a property that is too large for their household size will have their benefit capped.
Last Saturday the Cash Convertor in Grays High Street had a fantastic day, raising awareness to the store and also raising money for Dreams Come True charity. On the day they raised over £700 for the charity.
A goal in each half was enough to secure a well a earned victory for Ryman Premier side Billericay Town against a less than enthusiastic Thurrock side.
Derek Bailey had bought a couple of Thurrock Community Chest tickets in Grays Shopping Centre and thought little more about it until his name was pulled out in the draw.
THE FORMER Principal of Thurrock Adult Community College Diana Hale and the former Chair of the Board of Governors, John Kent are now the Portfolio Holder for Education and the Leader of the Council.
For them, one of the greatest challenges in the budget is to justify and/or manage the possible closure of the college and the resultant loss of jobs.
During August the Hammers will be staging a total of five home League meetings plus they also have four away matches during the month. These regular race nights coincide with the school summer holidays and the Hammers Management will, once again, be introducing the ‘Kids for a Quid’ scheme for the Friday August meetings.
