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Bid to slash Thurrock’s children’s services budget by £2.2million could see closure of two nurseries and loss of 13 jobs

A BID to slash Thurrock’s children’s services budget by £2.2million could see the closure of two nurseries and the loss of 13 jobs.

Tree fellers take action at Grays cemetery

THURROCK Council mounted an operation to remove a 150-year-old cedar tree after it died.

Couple therapy charity to hold Alternative Parents Evening online

COUPLE therapy charity Tavistock Relationships is holding a free Alternative Parents Evening online on Monday 11 October, 7.15pm to 8.30pm, for parents who are feeling under pressure and need relationship support.

Progress being made in securing suitable, sustainable homes for Afghan refugee families in Thurrock

COUNCILS across Essex are making progress in securing homes for Afghan refugee families now resident in the county, a new Afghan Refugee Housing Task...

Thurrock Council consults with Tilbury parents about early year’s services

THURROCK Council has launched a consultation aimed at parents of younger children living in Tilbury, to help make sure they have access to the...

Hard work and achievements of Palmer’s College students celebrated

THE hard work and achievements of students from USP College Palmer’s Campus were celebrated at the annual Prize Giving Ceremony at the Civic Hall in Grays.

Thurrock Council approve 173 much-needed new homes

THURROCK Council has reached a significant milestone as planning permission is granted for 173 new homes in South Ockendon to help to meet the demand for new high quality and affordable homes in the borough.

Thurrock African Group: Why Get Vaccinated?

THURROCK African Group want to know if you have any questions

Freedom of the Borough honour bestowed to three clergymen across Thurrock

HE Freedom of the Borough has been awarded to three local clergymen at a special event this week.

Thurrock Council continues to crack down on off road vehicles

THURROCK Council is cracking down on off-road vehicles after more than two hundred incidents of antisocial behaviour in just four months.

University Centre South Essex announces winners of 2021 Rubbish Costume Competition

UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex has announced the winners of its 2021 Rubbish Costume Competition. The challenge, set by the BA (Hons) Costume Construction team based...

Essex farmer’s call for special visas to help pig industry “which is beyond breaking point”

AN Essex farmer has called on the Government to issue special visas to specialised butchers in the face of the pig industry “which is beyond breaking point”.

Redundancy fears in Thurrock as furlough scheme ends today

THE UK’s furlough scheme closes on Thursday, but some badly-hit sectors are saying support should continue. Furlough was introduced in March 2020 and helped pay...

Tenders out for Stanford Train Station build

WORK to progress the major redevelopment of Stanford-le-Hope railway station is now moving at pace following the successful planning application in the summer.

“Very few” electric vehicle (EV) charging points are wheelchair accessible

AT a motorway service station near Stansted, bollards and high curbs separate electric vehicle (EV) charging points from their parking bays reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

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