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Thurrock MP asks Post Office boss to reconsider South Ockendon branch closure plan

THURROCK MP Jen Craft has urged the Post Office to reconsider plans to shut its main branch in South Ockendon. The branch on Derwent Parade...

Thurrock residents invited to care roadshow

THURROCK residents are invited to get first-hand advice on the help and support available to deal with the cost of living this winter at...

Thurrock Council aims to cut £8m from adult and children’s services

THURROCK Council is aiming to slash almost £8 million from adults and children’s social services in a bid to save £18.2 million it has...

Plans to tackle Thurrock GP shortage underway

PLANS to tackle a chronic shortage of GPs in Thurrock are under way reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care...

Thurrock Council files claim against 23 councils to recover approximately £40m lost through investments assured by industry body APSE

THURROCK Council has today (Friday 15 November 2024) filed a claim against 23 councils that are members of the Association for Public Service Excellence...

Thurrock Council plans action days to tackle home repairs issues

THURROCK Council is launching a series of Repairs Action Days for council tenants across the borough offering home repairs, advice and support. The action days...

South Ockendon post office under threat

SOUTH Ockendon may be about to lose its Post Office in a cull on directly-owned branches. The Post Office is looking at options for its...

Around ten lives saved every day from lung cancer in east of England

AROUND 3,500 lives are saved from lung cancer in the East of England every year, according to new analysis from Cancer Research UK. That’s...

Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest

PHARMACY owners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted in favour of cutting opening hours and stopping home deliveries for the first time,...

Reform UK’s James McMurdock questions Prime Minister Over Thurrock’s financial crisis

TODAY, during Prime Minister's Questions, James McMurdock MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock challenged the Prime Minister on the dire financial situation facing...

Southampton City Council issue statement over possible legal action by Thurrock

SOUTHAMPTON City Council does not believe there is "any valid cause of action" by another council which has threatened to sue the Hampshire local...

Over the Border: Council ‘behaved unreasonably’ in Islamic centre planning dispute

A COUNCIL has been slammed by Government planners for “unreasonable behaviour” after it refused to allow an Islamic centre to extend its opening hours...

Thurrock Councillors oppose late restaurant licence for Chafford venue

COUNCILLORS have spoken out against a restaurant having its licence extended until 1am reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Council’s licensing committee was asked to...

London Gateway launches new £350 fourth berth with arrival of new ships

DP WORLD is celebrating the operational launch of the world’s first all-electric berth with the arrival of its first ships, marking a significant milestone...

Remembrance Day tributes paid by Police, Fire and Crime commissioners

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex and Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner both took part in ceremonies paying tribute to those...

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