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Prime Minister dodges call for public inquiry into council’s finances

THE Prime Minister has dodged a call for a public inquiry into “con man” who is being accused of leading Thurrock Council into a catastrophic...

Thurrock Council approves planning permission for children’s home in Chadwell St Mary

THURROCK Council has approved an application to turn a house into a children’s home reports the Local Democracy Reporter. SunnyDay Haven Children’s Home have been...

Thurrock Council cabinet approves protection for care leavers

THURROCK Council has rubber-stamped a policy of protecting children in care are not stigmatised as they set out on their own reports the Local...

Hospital emergency department described as “war zone”

A PATIENT has described Southend A&E as a “warzone” as overstretched staff “cover the gaps” while hospital bosses battle a financial black hole reports...

Reform UK MP reflects on Assisted Dying Bill

TODAY, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will formally introduce a Private Member's Bill (PMB) on assisted dying in Parliament. The bill aims to address one...

Cardinal calls on Catholics to take action to oppose assisted suicide

THURROCK'S Catholic community has been urged to write to their MP over the question of assisted dying. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference...

Details of Thurrock Council officers carrying out surveillance operations on shopkeepers revealed

THURROCK Council officers carried out covert surveillance operations on unsuspecting shop keepers, it has emerged reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The council used powers under...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft asks questions on future of river crossings

THURROCK MP Jen Craft rose on the House of Commons to ask a question on the Dartford Crossing. Ms Craft said: "At best, the proposed...

Successful open weekend at Coalhouse Fort

MORE than 1,000 people attended two open days at Coalhouse Fort over the weekend, after it re-opened its gates to visitors for the first...

Thurrock awarded new funding towards Aveley affordable housing redevelopment

AN affordable housing project in Aveley will benefit from more than £700,000 of government funding to kickstart the redevelopment of three blocks of flats...

Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work

PROPOSALS to give weight loss jabs to unemployed people living with obesity could be "very important" for our economy and health, the prime minister...

Thurrock Council leader John Kent welcomes DP World investment

THE LEADER of Thurrock Council has welcomed investment into the United Kingdom from DP World. Cllr John Kent, Leader of Thurrock Council, said: "This investment...

Council opens door to SEND youngsters who want to contribute to Thurrock’s future

THURROCK'S SEND Youth Group is calling on passionate young people to join a powerful platform designed to give them a voice in shaping the...

DP World announce £1 billion expansion of London Gateway

GLOBAL logistics giant DP World has today announced a £1bn expansion of London Gateway to make it Britain’s largest container port within five years...

PFCC announces further £1.6m investment to drive down anti-social behaviour in 15 Essex hotspots

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has announced £1.6m of new funding this year to drive down anti-social behaviour in 15 targeted...

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