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Thurrock Labour leader slams Tory budget proposals

THURROCK Council's Labour Group Leader has reacted to the Conservative cabinet's budget proposals, which have been published today.

Thurrock Council proposes 9.99% tax increase and budget cuts

THURROCK'S ruling Conservative group has proposed its share of council tax in the borough will increase by 7.99 per cent - the maximum it can.

Russell Brand writes to Michael Gove over Thameside theatre

THE actor/comedian told the secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities the "community should not suffer because of poor decisions" by Thurrock Council.

Ford to cut one in five jobs in the UK

FORD has announced plans to cut 1,300 jobs in the UK over the next two years, a fifth of its total workforce in the country reports the BBC.

Tories claim Labour’s ULEZ expansion will make Thurrock residents pay for more pollution

THE Mayor of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion will now impact many Thurrock residents directly claim the Thurrock Conservatives.

Commissioners granted more time over Thurrock Council

THE Government has sanctioned a request by commissioners overseeing Thurrock Council to be granted more powers reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

Consider a career in pharmacy this International Day of Women and Girls in Science

THIS International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is encouraging people to consider a career in pharmacy.

Grays Town Band’s Spring Concert

GRAYS Town Band's Spring Concert. Full details below.

The State Cinema tragedy continues as building is sold

THE State cinema is Grays has a new owner, though it is not yet known who it is reports Thurrock Nub News.

Firefighters’ strike postponed as union votes over new pay offer

STRIKE action by firefighters has been put on hold while union members consider an increased pay offer. During talks on Tuesday, fire service employers put...

111 offers 24/7 support for people in mental health crisis

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is reminding adults in mental health crisis to dial 111 for immediate and specialist support.

Shadow primary care minister visits Thurrock

FERYAL Clark, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Primary Care & Patient Safety, joined Jen Craft, Labour’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Thurrock, for a roundtable last week with local residents to hear about their experiences of using local maternity services.

£200 million to improve walking and cycling routes and boost local economies

SCHOOLS, high streets and main roads will benefit from improved crossings and junctions to support walking and cycling, reduce emissions and boost local economies, thanks to a £200 million fund announced today (6 February).   

Thurrock Council able to raise council tax by up to 10 per cent following administration’s financial collapse

THURROCK Council has been given the green light by the government to increase council tax by up to ten per cent - without having to go to residents for a referendum reports Thurrock Nub News.

Cost of policing for residents to go up by around £15 per ‘average’ home

ESSEX Police's portion of council tax is set to increase by almost £15 for an average home – without which "hard-fought gains are at risk".

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