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Thurrock Council’s Selective Licensing Scheme resumes after High Court ruling

THURROCK Council has confirmed that its Selective Licensing Scheme will resume after a High Court Judge refused permission for a Judicial Review to challenge...

Week of action across Essex targeting County Lines gangs

A WEEK of focused action against drug‑dealing activity has led to the disruption of multiple County Lines gangs, the seizure of significant quantities of...

Death of toddler sparks warning over post-Covid virus ‘surge’ 

A VIRUS that caused the death of a 14-month-old toddler in Basildon has surged amongst children following the Covid pandemic, a report critical of...

East London NHS staff face physical abuse and burn-out, survey says 

SOME NHS staff in east London have experienced physical violence from patients and struggle with burn-out, according to a staff survey. Workers were asked about...

Education department says academy concerns ‘deeply concerning’ as chairman resigns 

THE Department for Education has said safeguarding concerns surrounding a major academy trust are “serious and deeply concerning” reports the Local Democracy Reporter. It follows...

Thurrock Council approves homes on two vacant sites in across borough

THURROCK Council has approved two new housing schemes that will deliver 14 affordable homes across Corringham and South Ockendon, using modular construction to speed...

150 Orsett homes rejected for a second time

A CONTROVERSIAL plan for 150 homes near Orsett has been rejected for a second time as developers deny claims they “bullied” councillors into reconsidering...

Councillors delay decision on 121 homes on Thurrock green belt 

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build more than 120 homes on Thurrock green belt has been delayed after councillors demanded clarity over the potential loss...

Nine homes on former kennels site in Horndon rejected 

PLANS for nine homes on a former greyhound kennel site in Horndon on the Hill have been refused after a debate in which councillors...

New mobile health service launched in Thurrock to spot health problems early

A NEW mobile health service has begun touring around Thurrock in a bid to spot health problems earlier and ease pressure on overstretched NHS...

Unanimous approval for £9m Grays Riverside regeneration 

A £9 million plan to transform Grays Riverside has been unanimously approved by Thurrock Council’s planning committee reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Managed by the...

Essex Police introduce new system to support hauliers moving abnormal indivisible loads

ESSEX Police has introduced a new process designed to make the movement of abnormal indivisible loads (AILs) safer, simpler and more efficient for haulage...

Thurrock Council celebrate Commonwealth Day

THURROCK Council joined people and groups across the world today (Monday 9 March) to raise the flag for Commonwealth Day. The annual celebration of Commonwealth...

Brother and sister duo take on London marathon in memory of grandfather

A BROTHER and sister from Essex are set to take on the iconic London Marathon this spring, running side by side in memory of...

Homeowner could be ordered to remove Upvc windows from historic listed building

A SOUTH Ockendon homeowner may have to remove modern replacement windows installed without consent on a Grade II listed property, after a planning inspector...

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