Thurrock Care at Home rated “Good” by Ofsted
THURROCK Care at Home has been rated ‘Good’ following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Man charged with harrassing Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Price makes second appearance in court
THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price could find herself under cross examination in court after a man alleged to have continually harassed her, two local councillors and a council worker pleaded not guilty reports ThurrockNubNews.
Blogspot: Cllr Martin Kerin: Why I’m backing Kier Stamer
AFTER a short, painful period of reflection, the Labour Party has a crucial decision to make over the leadership and direction that we will take now, following the worst defeat since 1931.
More special constables volunteer across Essex
ESSEX Police have started the new decade by giving 14 new Special Constables their warrant cards tonight, Monday 6 January.
Thurrock’s population one of the fastest growing in the country
THE population of Thurrock is one of the fastest growing in the United Kingdom, a MailOnline investigation has revealed.
Record number of journeys made on Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry
A RECORD number of journeys have been made on the Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry in 2019.
Thurrock Council documents reveal that homelessness is soaring in the borough
COUNCIL documents have revealed the number of people at risk of homelessness in Thurrock has shot up by more than 30 per cent in the past 12 months while rising house prices have left more than half the population unable to buy a home.
Have your say on paying for policing in Thurrock
THERE is less than a week to go for people to have their say on paying for policing in Essex.
Collins House: Thurrock Council hope to have resident back at care home
THURROCK Council hope to have residents back at a Corringham care home after power problems meant the home had to be evacuated/
Three Grays Labour councillors to oppose plan for homes
THREE Grays councillors have expressed their opposition to plans to build homes in their ward.
Police Commissioner helps to promote domestic abuse awareness training
THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is investing in training to help the community to spot the signs of domestic abuse taking place around them.
Free training is being offered across the county to ensure everyone is equipped to respond appropriately and effectively if they suspect someone is a victim of domestic abuse or if someone reveals they are suffering abuse.
Mr Perrin’s Blog: Will 2020 be the year Brexit finally “gets done”?
THE “back-stabbing Labour Party MPs have finally got what they wished for, and done for Jeremy Corbyn, Et Tu Brute?
Thurrock commuters to pay an average of 2.7% more for train tickets
MILLIONS of commuters will have to pay an average of 2.7% more for train tickets from today.
Thurrock Council manager awarded MBE in New Years Honours
NATALIE Smith, Thurrock Council’s Community Development and Equalities Manager, has been awarded a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire for services to the community in Thurrock.
Residents’ complaints spark enforcement action on unauthorised vehicle movements in Stanford-le-Hope
THURROCK Council is warning HGV and lorry drivers that out-of-hours movements on a Stanford-le-Hope industrial estate will not be tolerated.
Essex Fire Service rated good at responding to emergencies by HMICFRS report
HER Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published its report into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s effectiveness, efficiency and how well it looks after its people.
Thurrock Council shortlisted in Keep Britain Tidy Awards
THURROCK Council has been recognised for its positive work in the fight against environmental crime after it was shortlisted for a national award.
Thurrock residents urged to have their say on ‘transformational’ 30-year transport strategy with sustainability at its heart
PEOPLE and businesses across part of the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) area – specifically East Sussex, Kent and Medway – are being urged to have their say on a proposed 30-year transport strategy for the South East which aims to improve journeys, boost the economy and protect the environment.
Thurrock Council’s Give A Gift delivers over 2,000 presents
THURROCK Council’s award winning Give a Gift has come to a close last week having received, wrapped and delivered presents to more than 2,200 Thurrock children in need this Christmas.
Thurrock Council’s clean and green services record high score in national survey
THURROCK Council’s investment into Clean It, Cut It, continues to make strides, with improvements made in more than half of its green and clean service areas in the past year, according to a recent inspection by Keep Britain Tidy.
Thurrock Labour councillor sets out his vision for post-Brexit Britain
AS a life-long Labour supporter, member, activist, voter and councillor, it hurts that we have fought yet another election and suffered yet another defeat. This is our fourth election defeat in a row and equals the ignominious total of elections lost between 1979 – 1992.
Thurrock Council Children’s Services Department praised by Ofsted
THURROCK Council has received very positive feedback on its Children’s Services which have been rated ‘Good’ following a recent full inspection by Ofsted.
Thurrock Independent leaders set to step down
COUNCILLOR Luke Spillman has announced that he is to stand down as Thurrock Independents leader in the spring. Cllr Jack Duffin will also be standing down from his role as deputy group leader and not seek re-election in 2020
Young people in Thurrock asked for their views on tackling violence and vulnerability
ESSEX Council for voluntary youth services (the independent voice for voluntary youth services in Essex) is asking hundreds of young people their views to help tackle violence and vulnerability in Essex.