Basildon Hospital to get debt written off by government
HOSPITALS across south Essex are to get a major financial boost after having their debt written off by the government.
Thurrock Council given power to hold council meetings by video
LOCAL authorities in England have been handed new powers to hold public meetings virtually by using video or telephone conferencing technology from Saturday (4 April 2020).
Thurrock Council leader slams public over flouting Coronavirus restrictions
LEADER of Thurrock Council, Cllr Rob Gledhill, has slammed irresponsible people who are flouting social distancing rules and breaking into closed play areas in the borough’s parks.
Thurrock Council amongst councils handed millions to get hospital patients home
MILLIONS of pounds is to be handed to councils across Essex as part of a new government scheme centred around getting hospital patients back home so that coronavirus patients can be treated faster.
Government grants for businesses – make sure Thurrock Council has your information
THURROCK Council is acting quickly to help local businesses make sure that they take full advantage of government grants available to help them stay afloat during coronavirus.
Blogpost: Beating The Virus, Building A Better Britain by Martin Kerin
MOMENTS of genuine, long lasting change happen vary rarely in the life of a nation. The post-war settlement of 1945 heralded a general political consensus, built around the NHS and the welfare state
The latest works on the Grays two-way system on Orsett Road completed
THIS is the latest set of roadworks, following the reintroduction of the Crown Road two-way system, and form part of a wider transport strategy for the town centre to help make Grays safer and more accessible, promoting job creation and access to skills and learning.
Business Crime Unit – Emergency Keyholders Contact List
DUE to the government guidance around COVID19, the Essex Business Crime Team are aware that many business premises will be left unattended and locked-up as employees work from home.
Union action secures social distancing for Thurrock Council waste collection workers
Union action secures social distancing for waste collection workers WASTE disposal workers providing services to Thurrock Council have forced their employer to introduce social distancing after Unite, Britain’s leading union threatened action. The essential workers raised concerns that their working practices meant they were unable to social distance during the current health crisis whilst providing […]
Forth Ports are ready for Brexit
COVID-19 has slowed down world trade and interfered with the EU-UK trade talks, and the ripples continue to be felt through the world economy. But while global leaders are preoccupied, now is a good time to focus on progress that is being made elsewhere, and a development that will be crucial to London’s future.
Essex Police detail new enforcement powers
I AM really pleased that officers report from their patrols across Essex that, in the vast majority of cases, people are only out for the essential reasons set out
Thurrock Council leader defends putting clean-up crews on the frontline
TEAMS hard at work include refuse collectors, enforcement officers, street maintenance, highways maintenance, parks and cemetery teams while also putting measures in place to enable them to follow social distancing rules and be protected.
Thurrock Council defer rent for businesses, sports clubs and community groups
THURROCK Council has agreed to offer local businesses, sports clubs and community groups extra support by agreeing to defer rental payments to those that rent their premises from the council.
Thurrock Coronavirus Community Action launches
THURROCK Council in partnership with Stronger Together, Thurrock CVS and other local organisations are working together to safely coordinate support to residents in need and to help ensure voluntary work is carried out in a safe and co-ordinated way across the borough.
Thurrock Council measures following the Prime Minister’s announcement
THURROCK Council has immediately implemented measures to help enforce social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus and protect the most vulnerable members of our community following the Prime Minster’s announcement yesterday evening.
Covid-19: PM Boris Johnson “You must stay at home”
THE PRIME Minister, Boris Johnson has just announced a raft of restrictions people in the UK are being urged to follow.
Thurrock’s self employed will hope for news from chancellor
A MULTI-billion pound rescue package to protect Britain’s five million self-employed workers could be announced as soon as today (Monday).
Coronavirus: Lower Thames Crossing consultation extended by a week
PEOPLE will have an extra week to have their say on ambitious plans to create Britain’s longest road tunnel connecting Kent, Essex and Thurrock after Highways England took the decision to extend its public consultation into the proposed upgrade.
Covid-19: Thurrock Council make more changes to services
THURROCK Council is making changes to some services as it continues to follow national guidance in managing coronavirus. The changes taking place include:
Travel firm in talks with the government to use cruise ships as floating hospitals
FOLLOWING the government’s calls for hotels to be used as overflow hospitals for coronavirus patients, a travel company has offered up two cruise ships docked in Tilbury.
Plans to build in Tilbury face almost 700 objections
HUNDREDS of residents are urging the council to refuse planning permission for a development of more than 160 homes in Tilbury.
Covid-19: Thurrock Council leader detail plans and closures
THURROCK Council continues to follow national Government guidance and expert public health advice while putting business continuity plans into place to ensure that critical services are delivered whilst still adhering to clear advice on social distancing.
Cinemas in Thurrock set to shut amid Coronavirus pandemic
CINEMA chains Odeon, Cineworld, Vue and Picturehouse are shutting all their UK screens amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Government announces £75 million funding for Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration as part of budget
PLANS to regenerate Purfleet-on-Thames have taken another massive step forward after the Chancellor announced £75m Housing Infrastructure Funding for the development as part of his budget this week.