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Thurrock Council needs to up its game in identifying land for homes say councillors 

THURROCK Council is sitting on £30million worth of land which could be developed for homes it has been claimed reports there Local Democracy Reporter.

Congratulations to students receiving their A-Level results

THURROCK Council’s Cabinet Member for Education has congratulated students after they received their A-Level results today.

Green light for Chafford Hundred children’s home

A CHILDREN’S home in Chafford Hundred has been given the go-ahead following a previous planning refusal. Five children with physical and learning disabilities will be...

Psychological therapy service shortlisted for national award 

A PSYCHOLOGICAL therapy service that supports patients with complex mental health needs has been shortlisted for a national award.

Did Thurrock mayor issue “death threat” to Stanford councillor?

AT last month's Thurrock Council meeting, Stanford West councillor, Neil Speight (Ind) attempted to bring up what is termed an "urgent question".

Thurrock Council listed in top ten councils with biggest increase in business rates

THURROCK Council has made the top ten list of councils with the biggest increase in business rates over the last five years, according to new research by BPI Asset Disposal Solutions.

UK wages grow at record annual rate

WAGES grew at a record annual pace between April and June, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports the BBC.

One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green

BRITISH businesses will be able to access brand new advice and support to reduce their energy bills while cutting their carbon emissions.

Dogs Trust Basildon reminds owners to “Check the Chip” as survey reveals 28,000 stray dogs

AHEAD of Check the Chip Day on 15th August 2023, new data from the Dogs Trust Stray Dog Surveyhas revealed that approximately 28,015 stray dogs were handled by local authority dog wardens last year. 

Waiting list for hospital treatment tops 7.5 million

THE waiting list for hospital treatment has topped 7.5 million people in England for the first time reports the BBC.

Career advice available for young people

INSPIRE Youth Hub Careers Advisers offer support and help for young people, allowing them to discover a world of exciting careers, training and apprenticeship...

Councillors raised concerns over whether central government has considered all possible options thoroughly

AN Essex council has responded to National Grid’s non-statutory public consultation on its proposed Norwich to Tilbury pylon route connecting off-shore wind generation to the national power network reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

East Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe visits employment centre

STEPHEN Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited the Basildon Restart Scheme which is part of the Department for Work and Pensions’ plan to increase employment rates across the country following the Covid pandemic.

Baby monitors and smart speakers enabling abuse, say MPs

FITNESS trackers, home security systems and baby monitors are among the devices that MPs warn are enabling the growing issue of tech-enabled domestic abuse.

More than three-quarters of Brits surveyed support a ban on electric shock collars

DATA released today (6 August) by The Kennel Club shows the majority of the British public want to see a ban on electric shock collars.

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