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Family Hubs raise more than £290 for BBC Children in Need

FAMILIES joined in the fun at several of Thurrock Council’s Brighter Futures Family Hubs and helped raise more than £290 for BBC Children in...

Biggest employment reforms in a generation unveiled to “Get Britain Working”

IT comes as stark figures show almost one and a half million people are unemployed, over nine million people are inactive, a record 2.8...

Thousands in Thurrock attend online safety event

STUDENTS and teachers from across Thurrock came together to learn about digital safety during the Walk Online Road Show. The annual event took place at...

Reform MP asks question on police budget for Essex Pride

THE REFORM UK MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask the following question: "To...

Two more weeks to have your say on future funding for policing and fire and rescue in Thurrock

PEOPLE who live or work in Essex have two more weeks to give their views on future funding for Essex Police and Essex County...

Chief Constable welcomes 46 new police officers to the force

CHIEF Constable Ben-Julian Harrington QPM welcomed 46 new police officers into the Essex Police family at a passing out parade at force HQ in...

Successful Crunch service collects equivalent of 37 Ford Fiestas

THE popular waste collection service took place in Basildon Borough's main towns on Saturday 23 November, giving residents an opportunity to clear out any bulky...

New homes approved on Aveley green belt amid appeal fears

SOME 90 homes are to be built on green belt land amid concerns from councillors that a refusal could lead to a costly appeal...

Garden waste discount for Thurrock pensioners rejected

A BID to lower the cost of garden waste collections for pensioners has been rejected reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Currently a brown bin garden...

Top Thurrock councillor meets with community to discuss anti-social behaviour concerns

EARLIER this week (Wednesday 20 November), Cllr Victoria Holloway, Cabinet Member for Place and Environment, met with residents and local businesses to hear about...

Government to bring in Respect Orders in fight against anti social behaviour

HOOLIGANS who wreak havoc on local communities will face tough restrictions under new powers announced by the Home Secretary today.   Meeting a manifesto pledge...

Councillor’s praise for initiative to help Thurrock’s vulnerable children celebrate Christmas

THURROCK Council's lead member of children's services, Cllr Vikki Hartstean, has commended borough-based Impulse Leisure Centre for their efforts to ensure Thurrock's vulnerable children receive...

Labour councillor leads big clean up in Grays

GRAYS Labour Councillor Val Morris-Cook has taken a leading role in a major clean-up operation in Grays, responding to numerous complaints from residents. Councillor Morris-Cook,...

Innovative savings proposals will protect frontline services for Thurrock residents

PROPOSED £18.2 million savings that will protect frontline services, ensure that our vulnerable residents are protected, and use innovation and technology to target services...

Developers’ cash should be used to entice new GPs says councillor 

MONEY from developers should be used to help entice more trainee GPs into Thurrock, a councillor has suggested reports the LDR. Latest figures show Thurrock...

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