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Reorganisation Offers a Unique Opportunity to empower Communities 

VOLUNTARY and community sector leaders across Essex have said the forthcoming reorganisation of local government is a rare opportunity to unlock the full potential...

Prison staff not responsible for offender’s fatal overdose

AN investigation has concluded that prison and probation staff did all they could to prevent an offender’s fatal drug overdose reports the Local Democracy...

Thurrock Council issue further statement on flags controversy

THE council recognises the importance of celebrating our national identity, which we do appropriately by flying the St George flag year-round at the council,...

Thurrock Council’s new licence scheme gives greater protection for tenants and residents

A NEW licensing scheme which will ensure better conditions for those living in smaller houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) will come into force on...

UK government set to test Emergency Alert system

THE UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.  Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert,...

Thurrock parents warned they could lose their driving licence if they buy their children e-scooters

PARENTS are being warned they could lose their driving licence if they buy their children e-scooters. Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is reminding parents and...

Former fireman’s club set to make way for employment hub 

A FORMER sports ground and fireman’s club in Aveley could make way for an employment site reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Mountpark Properties Ltd and...

Basildon Eye clinic could take over offices on industrial estateBas

OFFICES used by a shipping firm could be converted into a new eye clinic offering outpatient services reports the Local Democracy Reporter. SpaMedica is proposing...

Epping: Sexual assaults: Hadush Kebatu found guilty

A MAN who was arrested within minutes of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Epping has today been convicted of a series of offences. Hadush...

Electric bikes and e-scooters causing fear and anxiety for blind and partially sighted people says new report   

E-scooters and electric bikes - sometimes used at high speeds and without safety precautions – are creating a new 'menace' for blind and partially...

Extra caravans at visitor centre refused by Thurrock Council

THURROCK Council has refused permission for a caravan park to expand at a Linford visitor centre reports the Local Democracy Reporter. An application for a...

Railway station staff at Grays celebrate new £9m lifts

A £9m project to make a railway station fully accessible for all passengers has been completed. Train operator c2c and Network Rail have overseen the...

Sainsbury’s to trial facial recognition to catch shoplifters

SAINSBURY'S is planning to introduce facial recognition technology across its supermarkets in a bid to identify shoplifters reports the BBC. The UK's second largest supermarket...

Thurrock’s Independent councillors want vote on local government plans

MEMBERS of Thurrock’s NPAIC group have expressed support for an extraordinary Council meeting to allow elected members to discuss and vote on the proposals...

National Grid submits pylons proposal amid ongoing local concerns

A PROPOSAL to install over 100 miles of pylons between Norwich and Tilbury by National Grid has been submitted to Government. Essex County Council, along...

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