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Eleven people convicted following motorway disruption in 2021

ELEVEN members of a group which blocked a main roundabout underneath the M25, which inconvenienced a significant number of motorists, have been convicted as...

Stephen Metcalfe MP opens new post office in Corringham

STEPHEN Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock “cut the ribbon” today (8/3) at the official opening of The Precinct Post Office with...

Thurrock Council pledges to deliver two major housing schemes alone

THURROCK Council is moving ahead with two major social housing projects without a development partner reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Despite the council’s dire financial...

Households in Thurrock will be £870 worse off under Sunak’s tax plan

THIS budget confirms the UK has the highest tax burden in 70 years, as households in Thurrock are £870 worse off on average under...

Official opening of Stanford Mosque and Thurrock Muslim Centre

THE Mosque Chairman, Siraj Ali, welcomed all guests and briefed them about the history of the building, refurbishment plans, and how this place will...

Thurrock Council statement on publication of Commissioners’ third report

THURROCK Council’s Leader has responded to the latest report about the intervention and improvement at the council following the publication of a report by Commissioners today,...

Greener resurfacing options explored during visit to manufacturing plant

HIGHWAY bosses were given a first-hand look at greener and more cost-effective road maintenance solutions during a visit to a manufacturing plant. Essex County Council...

Conservative councillor welcomes allocation of secondary school places

THE next intake of secondary school students in Thurrock now know where their learning will continue. Parents have been notified of the decisions of school...

New road safety website launched by Safer Essex Roads Partnership

ON MONDAY, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) launched its new, interactive website. The innovative online platform will provide up-to-date information and data on...

Parental complaints: Education bosses told urgent change needed to help schools

THE national body representing multi-academy trusts has called for the Department for Education to make urgent changes to support schools in coping with a...

Hopes for homes for rough sleepers if funding can be found

DOZENS of new climate-friendly modular homes for Essex rough sleepers could be ready by early 2025 as part of an ambitious £2.7million charity project...

Survey highlights massive cost to maintain and repair Thurrock’s housing

THURROCK Council must find more than £91 million to maintain and repair its housing stock over the next five years, it has been revealed. Despite...

Government minister confirms £68million support for Thurrock Council

THURROCK Council has had a request for more than £68million of Government funding approved reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The council requested exceptional financial support...

Child abuse image crimes surge by 45% in one year in East of England

THE number of child sexual abuse image crimes recorded by police in the East of England increased by 45% last year, new data obtained...

Bonfire of capital projects will ‘rip the heart out of Thurrock’ 

A BONFIRE of capital projects in Thurrock will “rip the heart and soul out of the borough”, it has been claimed reports the Local...

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