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Essential community spaces in Essex under financial pressure, new analysis finds

THE majority of community centres and village halls across Essex are operating on modest incomes, raising concerns about their ability to manage rising costs...

Inspector says 30-home scheme on green belt is ‘unacceptable

A GOVERNMENT planning inspector has dismissed an appeal to build 30 homes on green belt land in Tilbury, concluding the scheme would cause unacceptable...

Day nursery in Grays recommended for refusal amid dozens of objections

A PROPOSAL to convert a former retail unit in a Grays shopping parade into a day nursery and tuition centre is being recommended for...

Thurrock Elections 2026: List of candidates

Aveley (3 Seats) Colin Leslie Adams - Conservative Ollie Beck - Green Party Anthony John Coyle - Conservative  Mo Amin Hoique - Labour Party Chris Irvine - Reform UK  George...

Basildon Council has published the official list of candidates standing in the 2026 local elections

RESIDENTS across Basildon will go to the polls to elect councillors who will represent their local communities and help shape decisions on key issues...

Battlegames leisure centre plan for vacant Thurrock warehouse

A VACANT West Thurrock warehouse could be transformed into a major indoor leisure venue featuring electric drift karting, crazy golf and children’s play areas...

Cost of new cycle path through Rainham balloons as council spends on consultants

THE cost of developing a new cycle path through Rainham has ballooned by £5,000, according to a report by Havering Council reports the Local...

Labour fields full slate in Thurrock and urges focus on local leadership

LABOUR has confirmed it will stand a full slate of candidates in this year’s Thurrock Council elections. Councillor Lynn Worrall, Leader of Thurrock Council, paid...

Donation made as thanks for Grays’ war veteran’s care

A £1,000 donation made in memory of a military veteran is helping families stay close to their loved ones at Basildon Hospital. The money from...

Thurrock Council caretakers protest over ‘disrespectful’ downgrading plans

THURROCK Council caretakers are today staging a protest over a proposal by the council to downgrade their roles. The workers, who are represented by...

Councillors set to decide on Thurrock crematorium 

COUNCILLORS are set to finally decide plans for Thurrock’s first crematorium after the decision was delayed earlier this year reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock...

c2c’s Kick4Kindness football tournament returns to Roots Hall this May

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway has announced that its Kick4Kindness football tournament will again be taking place at Southend United's Roots Hall stadium this May.  c2c has...

Inspector blocks equestrian centre on protected green belt

AN appeal against the refusal of plans for an equestrian centre on farmland near Stanford-le-Hope has been dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate reports the...

Thurrock Council set to decide on 116 new homes on green belt

THURROCK Council’s planning committee is set to consider a major application for 116 homes on green belt land at Chadwell St Mary reports the...

New chief for Essex Chamber of Commerce

ESSEX Chambers of Commerce is stepping into a fresh and exciting chapter, with Ruth Gilbert set to join as Chief Executive this July. The transition...

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