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Seven day infant feeding service now available in Thurrock

PARENTS and caregivers in Thurrock can access feeding support for their baby seven-days-a-week. Expert infant feeding advice is now available from Monday to Sunday, 9am...

Thurrock Council: AI would treat people with more ‘sympathy’ claims councillor

COUNCIL letters to Thurrock residents would be “more sympathetic” if they were produced  by Artificial Intelligence (AI) rather than humans, a councillor has claimed reports...

Campaigners call for Lower Thames Crossing to be scrapped

CAMPAIGNERS are pressing for the controversial £10billion Lower Thames Crossing to be ditched alongside other major road schemes to help fund public sector pay...

Angela Rayner sets new housing targets in planning overhaul

ANGELA Rayner has unveiled an overhaul of England’s planning rules to help deliver Labour’s promise of 1.5m new homes by 2029 reports the BBC. The...

Plan for Corringham-based Indian restaurant extension refused

AN Indian restaurant in Corringham has had a plan to build a glass front extension refused reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The owners of Zaal...

Residents share views on changing face of Basildon Town Centre

BASILDON residents and workers have had their say on the changing face of the town centre, which includes more than 1,000 new homes, a...

Thurrock Council to install controversial M25 junction CCTV cameras that will bring in ‘lucrative’ fines

THURROCK Council is moving forward to implement plans for CCTV cameras and fines for motorists who break the yellow grid box rules at one...

Green energy could ‘exacerbate’ deprivation in area heavily impacted by pylon plan

AN area heavily impacted by huge pylons being planned across East Anglia could see deprivation slide further because of the transition to green energy it is meant to...

Junior doctors offered 22% pay rise in deal to end strike action

THE government and the BMA trade union have struck an improved pay deal for junior doctors in England worth 22% on average over two...

Thurrock councillor apologies to residents, acknowledging she voted for botched Stanford rail project

A LEADING Thurrock councillor has apologised for the 'shambolic' stalled redevelopment of Stanford-le-Hope Station. The apology came as Cllr Lee Watson, the cabinet portfolio holder...

Crowdfunder to help local history groups share knowledge and experience at Orsett Show after council cuts support

A CROWDFUNDING page has been laucnhed to help ensure that history plays its part in September's Orsett Show. The cost of the heritage marquee at...

Calls for council to do all it can to bring back Tilbury Ferry

THURROCK Council must do all it can to restore the vital Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry, councillors have urged reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The ferry...

Free service to improve living conditions for homeowners and private tenants in Thurrock

THURROCK residents can access free help and advice on how to improve their home, health, wellbeing and finances.  As part of the Well Homes Benefit...

Consultation continues for new homes in East Tilbury

DEVELOPERS bringing forward much needed homes and green space on land east of Gobions Park are calling on East Tilbury residents to provide further...

Care experience recognised as protected characteristic by Thurrock Council

THURROCK Council has approved a motion to recognise 'care experience' as a locally protected characteristic, aligning with the Equality Act 2010 provisions.   This landmark move...

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