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Massive support soars for campaign to save pre-school facing 120 per cent rent rise

PARENTS, staff and residents are backing a borough pre-school after Thurrock Council announced it plans to double its rent. The cash-strapped council delivered the shocking...

MP’s pet abduction bill set to be given government support

THE government is expected to back making stealing cats and dogs a specific criminal offence in England, Wales and Northern Ireland reports the BBC. A...

Octopus Energy: Bills will fall in April, says boss

THE boss of Octopus Energy says bills will fall this April as providers have already paid for the gas. Speaking to the BBC at the...

Corringham man jailed for operating illegal waste site

MARK James, of Fobbing Road, Corringham ran an illegal waste site at an industrial estate at Chadwell St Mary near Tilbury between 9 December...

Aveley councillor praised for his work at Indian celebration in Thurrock

A BOROUGH councillor has been thanked for his contribution and support for the Indian community in Thurrock – and in turn has expressed gratitude...

New official portrait of King Charles III released for public authorities

THE Cabinet Office has released a new official portrait of His Majesty The King that will soon hang in public buildings the length and...

Tilbury councillor fears impact of new damp and mould repair law

THURROCK Council, an authority blighted by social housing suffering from damp and mould, will come under huge pressure if it is forced to respond...

Government to crack down on disruptive street works to cut congestion and improve roads

A CRACK on disruptive roadworks could cut congestion for millions of drivers and generate up to £100 million extra to resurface roads, as the...

Very small proportion of e-scooter injuries appear in official statistics

THE majority of e-scooter accidents that involve someone needing hospital treatment are not being recorded in official road accident figures, a new study reveals,...

Two Thurrock businesses caught selling vapes to underage children

TWO Thurrock businesses have had extra conditions imposed on their licences after being caught selling vapes to under age children. Amid growing fears over the...

Huge jump in Thurrock Council’s car parking fine revenue

A PROBE into Thurrock Council's accounts has revealed a huge jump in receipt of parking fines. The authority has nearly doubled its takings from parking...

Stephen Metcalfe MP speaks as part of debate on creative industries.

THE MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock rose on the floor of the House of Commons as part of. debate on the creative...

Thurrock Adult Community College to face questions from councillors

A COLLEGE which was ordered to improve is set to be grilled by councillors next week reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Adult Community College...

How Thurrock schools are coping with the RAAC crisis

THURROCK schools are continuing to cope well with disruption caused by work to remove unsafe concrete, a report has revealed reports the Local Democracy...

Thurrock council tax will be set below 10 per cent 

THURROCK residents are to be spared a 10 per cent increase in council tax this year but the cash-strapped council has yet to reveal...

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