Inflation: Cost of living rises at fastest pace for 30 years
THE cost of living rose at its fastest pace in nearly 30 years in the 12 months to December, driven mainly by higher food and energy bills reports the BBC.
Chadwell councillor disgusted at safety measures vandalism on Orsett Heath footpath
BARRIERS that were recently installed on footpath 95, Greyhound Lane to protect residents from irresponsible off-road motorbikes and quadbikes riders, have again been damaged. The new barriers were installed yesterday (18th Jan) were ripped out within 24 hours. Cllr Adam Carter said: “I am disgusted to see that much-needed target hardening has been ripped out […]
Magistrates to get more powers to jail criminals for longer
MAGISTRATES in England and Wales will be able to jail criminals for twice as long as they currently can, under plans to clear court backlogs reports the BBC.
Thurrock Covid cases more than its neighbours
THURROCK has higher rates of Covid than its neighbours, but 60 per cent of hospital cases were admitted with other conditions, the borough’s director of public health has revealed.
Pay rises fail to keep up with the cost of living
AVERAGE pay rises are failing to keep up with the rise in the cost of living, the latest official statistics show reports the BBC.
Thames Crossing Action Group: Call to pause Lower Thames
THAMES Crossing Action Group (TCAG) have today written to Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP, welcoming ’his announcement to pause the rollout of new Smart Motorways and have called on him to extend this pause to the Lower Thames Crossing.
Grays councillors and residents welcome improved street lighting following community campaign
FOLLOWING a community campaign to repair scores of street lights at Seabrooke Rise in Grays, local councillors and residents have welcomed the improvements so far and called on Thurrock Council to never let it get into that state of disrepair ever again.
Thurrock Labour Leader calls on Cllr Gledhill to condemn Prime Minister’s actions
THURROCK Labour Leader, John Kent, calls on Cllr Gledhill to condemn Prime Minister’s actions
Thurrock Council’s website reveals controversial shares investment scheme
DETAILS about Thurrock Council’s successful investment scheme, which since 2016 has raised more than £115 million to fund council services above statutory levels, have been made available on the council’s website.
Thurrock Council still staring at £14 million budget deficit
THURROCK Council is still looking at budget deficit of more than 14 million over the next three years despite a belt tightening exercise and sale of council assets.
Future of Thameside Theatre will be in hands of community say councillors
THE best future for the Thameside Theatre will be in the hands of the community, councillors believe.
Millions more parking charges could be issued under Government proposals
THE RAC Foundation has estimated that almost 8m parking charges may be issued on private land. This reflects the year-on-year increase in car ownership[1] with millions more cars parking every day and a shift away from the use of public transport given the impact of the pandemic.
Virgin Mobile and O2 users will not face EU roaming charges
VIRGIN Mobile and O2 phone users will not face roaming charges following announcements by other networks to reintroduce extra fees after Brexit reports the BBC. It means customers travelling to Europe will be able to use their mobile data and make calls and texts on the same deal as they have in the UK. Vodafone, […]
Grays councillors and residents demand action over ‘Cold And Mould’ in tower blocks
GRAYS councillors and residents in the six tower blocks have called for urgent action over the cold they are experiencing and the increasing prevalence of mould due to the removal of cladding. Concerns are also growing over the time it is taking to complete the works to the blocks, and a lack of support from Thurrock Council.
Free NHS prescriptions for over-60s may be axed from April
THE era of free NHS prescriptions for all over-60s looks set to end this April.
Lower Thames Crossing campaigners respond to consultation
A CAMPAIGN group has submitted a twelve page response to a consultation on the Lower Thames Crossing project saying it will damage the environment. Highways England is carrying out a public consultation on the £8.2 billion project to create two 2.5mile tunnels under the Thames will connect Kent and Thurrock and provide an alternative route […]
Ambulance service staff morale still ‘poor’
STAFF morale at an ambulance service is still “poor” two years after it was placed in special measures over a high level of bullying and harassment reports, the trust’s boss has said.
Thurrock to set “balanced” budget for 2022/23 with key focus on Children and Adult Social Care
BUDGET proposals will ensure that both children’s and adults social care receive a spending boost in the next council year, as Thurrock sets a balanced budget for the May 2022 – April 2023 year; the second balanced budget in a post-COVID world claims Thurrock Council.
Mr. Perrin’s blog: In praise of MP Jackie Doyle-Price
IN a previous blog titled “As You Sow, So Shall You Reap”, posted in “Your Thurrock” on 17 September 2021, I lambasted Members of Parliament and Councillors regarding their integrity.
Millions of families are facing a “year of the squeeze” in 2022
THE Resolution Foundation predicts higher energy bills, stagnant wages and tax rises could leave households with a £1,200 a year hit to their incomes.
Energy prices: Government must show more urgency, says Ovo boss
THE government is showing “nowhere near enough urgency” in finding a solution to steep increases in gas and electricity prices, one energy boss has told the BBC.
Justice minister Dominic Raab visits Thurrock and pledges better protection for victims of crime
JUSTICE minister, Dominic Raab visited Synergy Essex recently to pledge that victims of crime will be better heard, served and protected under wide ranging reforms set out by the Government. Synergy have centres in Harlow and in Thurrock. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab set out plans for a first ever Victims’ Law that would guarantee greater […]
Chafford Conservatives out with Parking Enforcement teams to ensure safe parking around schools
CHAFFORD Councillor Abbie Akinbohun was out Thursday (16th Dec) with the Parking Enforcement Team of Thurrock to ensure the smooth running of traffic and safe parking around the school and across Chafford.
MP Jackie Doyle-Price slams “conflict of rights” on gender identification
MPs have criticised ministers for stalling on plans to make it easier to change gender reports the Daily Mail.