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Local Government Reorganisation: Government confirms five new councils for Greater Essex

THE Government has today announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Greater Essex, confirming the county will move to five new unitary...

Labour steps in to tackle Thurrock Council debt

THE Government has confirmed that it will provide £200 million of debt relief support for Thurrock Council. The support is part of a wider announcement...

McDonald’s planning appeal over outlet next to primary school

THE seventh McDonald’s in Basildon will be built next to a primary school, despite concerns about children’s health. The fast food giant has been...

Thames Freeport health bus proving a big success v

A NEW scheme bringing health checks directly into local neighbourhoods has showed high demand and strong engagement from residents who do not typically access...

Thurrock community leader nominated for National Diversity Award

A THURROCK man has been nominated for a prestigious National Diversity Award 2026 in the Positive Role Model Award category, recognising his work supporting...

Delayed dust helpline set to be up and running by summer

A PROMISED helpline for Tilbury residents affected by dust from port industries is expected to be in place by the summer following a delay,...

Grassroots rail initiative led by blind and partially sighted people in Essex honoured nationally

ESSEX Sight Loss Council is celebrating national recognition after winning the 'Community Creative Projects and Station Arts' Award at the 21st Community Rail Awards, for...

Over the border: Redbridge Council set to approve enhanced criminal background checks for elected members.

REDBRIDGE Council is set to approve enhanced criminal background checks for elected members reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The town hall has proposed conducting checks...

Possible flight delays to Stansted as ABM workers ballot for strikes

DELAYS to flights operating out of London Stansted Airport are expected next month, as Unite members based there are balloting for strike action. Workers at...

Construction underway for Thurrock’s new Youth Zone

CONSTRUCTION has begun on Thurrock’s new OnSide Youth Zone, the state-of-the-art youth centre due to open in Tilbury in 2027. This is an exciting...

New Orsett Show president strengthens ties with port of Tilbury

A LONG-standing partnership between Thurrock's traditional Orsett Show and the Port of Tilbury, part of the Forth Ports Group, has been strengthened with the...

New Police and Media Charter launched aimed at rebuilding trust

NEW national Policing and Media Charter aimed at improving communication, rebuilding trust and strengthening cooperation between policing and professional journalists will be launched today...

Wildlife crime investigation leads to seizure of illegally-taxidermised bats

FOLLOWING a detailed investigation into a woman who was found to be taxidermising dead bats, our Rural Engagement Team has seized them and they...

New strategy aims to help eliminate road deaths in Essex

RESIDENTS are being invited to help shape a new strategy that aims to eliminate road deaths and make Essex a safer place for everyone. In...

More buses are just the ticket thanks to Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan.

MORE changes are coming to Thurrock’s bus network, thanks to the Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan. From Saturday 28 March, the Monday to Friday daytime...

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