Reports highlights concerns over youth violence in Thurrock
THE data has been revealed in a detailed report on Essex violence from Thurrock’s director of Public Health.
Coronavirus: Thurrock Council staff to work from home
FOLLOWING the Leader’s speech at Cabinet on Wednesday 11 March 2020, the council will be testing its preparedness for the potential impact of coronavirus COVID-19 through its business continuity plans.
Thurrock Council response highlights issues with Lower Thames Crossing
THURROCK Council has set out its concerns that Highways England’s current proposals for the Lower Thames Crossing route could do Thurrock considerable community, environmental and economic harm in its response to their most recent consultation.
Little Thurrock Primary closes after possible contact with coronavirus carrier
LITTLE Thurrock Primary School in Grays is to close for the next two days for a deep clean after a possible contact with a coronavirus carrier.
Thurrock Council details improvement in services
MORE than 50 new apprentices recruited, reduced face to face waiting times for residents and 95% of volunteer placements at the council filled were just some of the positive results of Thurrock Council’s services between September and December 2019 claims Thurrock Council.
Pavement parking ban could be introduced in Thurrock
A BAN on parking on pavements could soon be introduced across the UK.
Action plan announced to boost smart motorway safety
18-point package of measures to improve safety and public confidence set out by Transport Secretary
Plans will see “dynamic hard shoulder” motorways abolished to end confusion
Details of A13 closures this weekend
AS works progress to widen the A13, drivers are reminded of a series of weekend and overnight closures needed so the next phase of the project can be completed safely.
Labour select candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner
HARLOW district Councillor Chris Vince has been selected to represent Labour in this year’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner elections which are scheduled to take place in May.
Labour continue to pile pressure on Thurrock-Tories over building plans across borough
RUTH Clapham, a leading Save Our Green Spaces campaigner, reacting to news that Councillor Johnson told Orsett residents, it won’t happen if they write to him to say they don’t want the plans to go head.
Thurrock Council launches targeted campaign tackling graffiti in Tilbury.
OPERATION Balina commenced on Tuesday 3 March initially focusing on Calcutta Road following feedback from local residents who highlighted the impact graffiti was having on the quality of life of those who live, work or travel in the area.
Orsett Hospital closure will lead to better care for residents, health authority claims
THE authority responsible for overseeing healthcare in Thurrock has promised the closure of Orsett Hospital will lead to better care facilities that will be more accessible to residents.
Over the border: Dunton Hills garden village school plans revealed
NEW details have been revealed about the Dunton Hills garden village, including the amount of provision being planned for the elderly and young.
South Ockendon community unites to protect green space
RESIDENTS of Humber Avenue and Garron Lane braved the elements on Saturday to show their determination to save their green space.
Labour councillor left angry after Tory response to planning issues in South Ockendon
A THURROCK councillor has slammed a Tory opponent for “not having key answers” to a number of planning issues in South Ockendon.
Hundreds of Thurrock students not given first choice secondary school
ONLY 72% of pupils who are expected to begin secondary school in Thurrock this September have been offered one of their three top school preferences.
Major regeneration of Purfleet moves forward as council looks to buy up land
ONE of Thurrock’s most ambitious regeneration schemes is moving forward as the council looks to obtain development rights for a section of land stretching between Caspian Way and London Road.
South Ockendon school closed after family member “shows symptoms of Coronavirus”
A THURROCK school is set to be closed and disinfected as a member of the school community has just returned from an area which has been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.
Orsett Hospital set to close within five years
ORSETT Hospital will close within the next five years to coincide with the opening of four new medical centres across Thurrock.
Good news about concessionary bus passes in Thurrock
THIS March marks the 12th anniversary of Thurrock Council issuing concessionary bus passes to older residents.
Grays councillors slam management over caretaking in Seabrooke Rise
GRAYS Labour councillors have slammed the standard of caretaking on Seabrooke Rise, Grays. This is not, they stress, a criticism of individual caretakers, but the strategic management of the caretaking service.
Jobs fears in Thurrock as Brighthouse “on brink of collapse”
BRIGHTHOUSE, Britain’s biggest rent-to-own retailer, is teetering on the brink of collapse this weekend following a surge in customer compensation claims.
Delays to brown bin collections in Thurrock
RESIDENTS in Purfleet, Aveley, West Thurrock, Chafford Hundred and South Stifford (in the London Road area) are advised that brown bin collections in these areas are a day behind, following the unexpected closure of a contractor’s site.
Modern Slavery Awareness Event held in Thurrock
ESSEX Police attended an event yesterday, Wednesday 26 February, to raise awareness to businesses in Essex on how to recognise the signs and indicators of modern slavery and human trafficking.