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James Hornsby High School students share inspiring vision for Laindon’s future

THE next generation of community leaders took centre stage as members of the James Hornsby High School Student Council met with Cllr Emma Callaghan and the...

Mossbourne Federation sets out next steps following review

THE Mossbourne Federation has outlined how it will take forward the recommendations of a recentlypublished review, reaffirming its commitment to partnership working, continuous learning...

Film studios dropped from Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration plan 

A PROPOSED film and TV studio complex will no longer form part of the revived Purfleet on Thames regeneration project, Thurrock Council has confirmed...

Thurrock Tory councillor defects to Reform ahead of elections

A PROMINENT Conservative councillor has switched his allegiance to Reform UK ahead of the forthcoming local council elections in Thurrock. At a rally featuring fireworks...

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,...

Thurrock MP writes to council over reckless parking

THURROCK MP Jen Craft has pushed the Council to do more to address reckless parking and driving on Mill Lane, after a young child...

Essex Police joins forces with TyreSafe

ESSEX Police has become TyreSafe’s latest road safety partner for 2026, reinforcing our commitment to tackling dangerous and illegal tyres and improving road safety...

Modular council homes coming to Thurrock

WORK is scheduled to start next month (April) on two modular housing projects providing much needed new Council homes in the borough. The approved developments...

Report show pressures remain in care of asylum seeking children 

THURROCK Council is continuing to care for a steady stream of unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC), with senior officers warning of ongoing pressures on...

Council set to resurrect Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration scheme

THURROCK Council will this week be asked to confirm its preferred master developer for the long-delayed Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration scheme which could deliver almost 3,000...

Thurrock cabinet set to approve sale of latest batch of assets 

THURROCK Council’s cabinet is set to sign off on the almost £30 million of council-owned land and buildings – including two enterprise centres –...

High praise for Thurrock Adult Community College following latest Ofsted inspection

GOVERNORS and staff at Thurrock Adult Community College are celebrating its latest Ofsted report, which is full of praise for the education service which...

East of England residents want plumbers to be officially registered

NEW research shows strong public backing in East of England for stronger safeguards around drinking water in homes, with 93% of homeowners agreeing that...

Basildon residents invited to join the 2026 Great British Spring Clean

BASILDON Council is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and take part in the 2026 Great British Spring Clean, the nation's biggest mass-action...

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...

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