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Councillors approve plans for Thurrock’s first crematorium

COUNCILLORS have narrowly approved plans for Thurrock’s first crematorium following a lengthy debate over its size and location reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Council’s...

Fixing the foundations: Government fund to fix England’s bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

GOVERNMENT is backing councils across England to fix crumbling bridges, falling flyovers and deteriorating tunnels as the new Structures Fund opens today (Wednesday 15...

Council tax shake-up to protect the most vulnerable households

VULNERABLE people will have more time and support to settle their outstanding council tax bills under reforms to make the system fairer announced by...

c2c and GTS raise over £1k for Macmillan in charity football match

ON Thursday 9 April, rail operator c2c Railway and GTS (Elizabeth Line) took part in a charity football match, where over £1,000 was raised...

Permission for a home built in Bulphan without planning consent rejected

A BID to legalise a one-bedroom home in Bulphan has been refused after Thurrock Council ruled the owner failed to prove it had been...

Towns Fund plans community centre and cafe at Tilbury Library

A VACANT unit in Tilbury could be transformed into a new community centre and café and under plans submitted to Thurrock Council reports the...

Havering Council: More than 300 candidates will stand in the local elections

MORE than 300 candidates will stand in the local elections in Havering this May. Fifty-five seats across 20 wards will be up for grabs on...

Scams warning as Winter Fuel Payment recovery process begins

PENSIONERS are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month. Almost two million people...

Government scraps high-sugar food from school menus  

MILLIONS of children will benefit from healthier, more nutritious, tasty meals at school as the government today sets out its plans to overhaul...

Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory

THE government has taken decisive action to ensure battery manufacturers, auto firms and SMEs rooted in communities across Britain benefit from major financial support...

Get protected from Covid-19 this spring

THE NHS in Essex is encouraging eligible residents to book their Covid-19 spring booster vaccinations when the programme launches next week. If you’re aged 75...

Plans for 81 homes and new sports hub at Springhouse recommended for approval 

A MAJOR redevelopment of the Springhouse Sports Club in Corringham – including 81 new homes and a modernised sports and social hub – could...

Plans submitted for nine new homes on One Tree Hill industrial plot 

AN industrial workshop on One Tree Hill, Stanford-le-Hope, could be demolished and replaced with nine new homes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The proposal, put...

Six firms expelled from Property Ombudsman after landlord complaints

SIX property businesses have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to pay compensation awards reports the PropertyReporter.co.uk The expulsions followed a review by...

Port of Tilbury to host Open Day in May

PORT of Tilbury to host Open Day in May. Full details below.

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