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Bridging divides and strengthening communities – spotlight on Restorative Justice

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is shining the spotlight on Restorative Justice next week to as part of Restorative Justice Week 2022.

Energy bills to rise to £3,000 a year from April

HELP with energy costs has been extended for all households, but at a less generous level, meaning millions will still face higher bills reports the BBC.

Thurrock residents urged to keep active this winter  

STAYING active throughout the colder months will help beat seasonal blues and keep residents healthy. 

Milk and cheese drive food price inflation to 45-year high

FOOD prices are rising at their fastest rate for 45 years, with the cost of basics such as milk, cheese and eggs surging reports BBC.

Jobs: Three great opportunities at Tilbury on Thames

THURROCK is seeking a part time Marketing and Communications Manager to develop and deliver a compelling communications strategy that conveys our vision for a community-led cultural programme and fosters wide-spread public engagement in culture.   

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price calls on minister to ‘rip up’ Lower Thames Crossing plan

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price has told new Transport Secretary Mark Harper that the current design for the Lower Thames Crossing is 'past its sell-by-date' and he should 'rip it up and start again'.

12 new Kalmar straddle carriers go into service in Grangemouth and Tilbury

FORTH Ports’ busy container ports in Grangemouth and Tilbury welcomed their new low emission Kalmar straddle carriers this week as part of a multimillion-pound investment in equipment for the Group’s key container terminals.

Residents vote for demolition of Blackshots tower blocks

THURROCK Council is set to move ahead with plans to demolish three dilapidated tower blocks reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

Firefighters vote to reject pay offer in consultative ballot

FIREFIGHTERS and control staff have voted to reject a 5% pay offer in a result that union leadership say displays "remarkable strength of feeling".

Grays is a starting point for new policing diversity campaign

SIX colourful buses will travelling around the county with the current Essex Police 'We Value Difference campaign' splashed all over them. 

Lakeside strengthens fashion offer – Pull&Bear and Stradivarius sign on new space

LAKESIDE, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that leading fashion retailers, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius, have joined its line-up.

Bellway Thames Gateway launch new development in Fobbing

BELLWAY Thames Gateway has launched its new development at Fobbing and is now welcoming visitors onto the site.

Summit of retail employers hosted by Usdaw starts Respect for Shopworkers Week

RETAIL trade union Usdaw is today (14 November) hosting a summit of retail employers and their representative bodies, looking at the continuing problem of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers, along with wider issues related to retail crime.

Mayor reaffirms council’s commitment to strengthening business engagement to deliver long-term economic success for Thurrock

THE Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr James Halden, met with some of the borough’s key businesses last week as part of the Council’s determination to...

When are the £324 cost-of-living payments and energy rebates due?

FROM last Tuesday, millions of people on low incomes get the second instalment of payments to help with their energy bills reports the BBC.

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