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Trust praised for its Pride events and inclusion programme

THURROCK’S deputy mayor has praised the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for supporting events today (Monday, 28 June) when civic dignitaries joined hospital staff in an afternoon of picnics as part of Pride month.

Plans to control Thurrock street lights by remote control

By Local Democracy Reporter: Christine Sexton THURROCK’S 21,000 street lights could soon be managed remotely, saving £125,000 a year. Thurrock Council is proposing to install a...

Business confidence in east of England continues to rise

BUSINESS confidence in the East of England rose ten points during June to 36%, the highest level recorded in the region for more than three years, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Mayor praises two Thurrock schools after visits

THURROCK’S recently-elected mayor has paid a visit to two schools in Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham to see how the students are settling in after half-term.

Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre General Meeting and AGM

PURFLEET Heritage and Military Centre General Meeting and AGM

Thurrock Council discuss plans for more housing for borough

THURROCK Council’s Cabinet will hear plans to adopt a mixed approach to Housing Development Delivery to ensure much-needed new infrastructure and homes are built for the borough’s residents.

The Port of Tilbury welcomes hundreds of people to recruitment day

THE Port of Tilbury, London's fastest growing port welcomed hundreds of people from the local area to their recruitment day on Tuesday 29th June 2021 at the London Cruise Terminal.

Government set to end automatic isolation for pupils after hundreds sent home

HUNDREDS of thousands of pupils will no longer have to automatically isolate after contact with a positive Covid case when schools return in September in England, ministers are expected to announce.

Mobile phone ban plan to improve school behaviour

MOBILE phone bans and other ways to create “calm classrooms” are to be considered to help improve discipline in England’s schools reports the BBC.

Walk-In Covid-19 vaccinations at Thurrock Health Centre and Chadwell Medical Centre this weekend

ANYONE over 18 will be able to walk-in and get their jab at Thurrock Health Centre and Chadwell Medical Centre this coming weekend, without needing to book a time in advance.

Transformation of Grays continues to build momentum

THE regeneration of Grays continues to build momentum as plans to deliver a safer and better level crossing alternative progress to the next stage.

Royal Opera House thanks NHS workers with special performance of La Bohème

YESTERDAY, on Sunday 27 June, the Royal Opera House presented a special performance of Puccini’s opera of passion, friendship and heartbreak: La bohème. One of the best-loved operas worldwide, this beautiful production by Richard Jones

Grays councillors condemn sale of Argent Street site as missed opportunity for council housing

WITH the news that Tory-run Thurrock Council have sold the Argent Street site for just £510000, Labour Councillors Kerin, Pothecary and Fish have condemned the Tory Administration for missing the opportunity to use the site for much-needed council housing.

Thurrock Council fly Progress flag at the Civic Offices to celebrate Pride Day

THURROCK Council flew the Progress flag at the Civic Offices today, Monday 28 June, to celebrate Pride Day.

Grays town centre to benefit from Safer Streets funding

GRAYS town centre looks set to be made safer for residents and businesses following a successful bid for government funds by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex and Thurrock Council.

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