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Planning Inspectorate throws out appeal against refusal of Grays flats

THE Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal to build a three storey block of flats and retail units on the R G Cole kitchen...

Councillors urged to reject new homes on green belt kennels site in Horndon

A PROPOSAL to build nine detached homes on the former Brooklyn Kennels site in Horndon-on-the-Hill has been recommended for refusal reports the Local Democracy...

First set of 4,000 new council homes in Basildon completed

THE first set of potentially 4,000 new council homes in Basildon, built over the next 10 years, has been completed. The new social rent...

Councillors set to reconsider rejection of 150 new homes in Orsett village

THURROCK councillors are set to reconsider a controversial plan for 150 new homes near Orsett after being told their original reasons for refusal were...

Mossbourne Federation spent more than £400k fighting damning report

A TRUST under intense scrutiny spent more than £400,000 on legal fees in an attempt to challenge a damning safeguarding review, newly released documents...

Grays Athletic leads the way in tackling gambling harm

GRAYS Athletic F.C has become the first football club in the country to sign a national Workplace Charter for Gambling Harms. On Saturday, the...

Over three quarters of pupils starting secondary school in Thurrock this September will be going to their top choice school

NINE out of 10 pupils starting secondary school later this year will attend one of their top three choices, with a whopping 76% getting...

Thurrock celebrates the incredible dedication of its foster carers

FOSTER carers from across Thurrock came together on Friday 27 February for a special celebration recognising the vital role they play in supporting some...

Luxury spa blighted by solar farm wins approval for homes to save the business

A BUSINESS owner says her livelihood has been pushed to the brink by a sprawling solar farm. Thurrock councillors who heard how four new homes...

Specialist care home in Grays approved

THURROCK councillors have approved plans for a new 82‑bed specialist care home in Grays, unlocking a major investment in local elderly care provision and...

Havering won’t improve under Reform, former branch chairman says

THE former chairman of Reform’s Havering branch says the borough will continue to suffer if the party controls the council reports the Local Democracy...

Minister gives stamp of approval to protecting Post Office network 

THE long-term future of community post offices has been secured today as Government confirmed plans to retain the number of branches serving millions of loyal customers across the country.  In its response...

Families across Thurrock benefit from early learning programmes

FAMILIES across Thurrock can access a range of early learning programmes designed to strengthen their child’s communication, language and early numeracy skills.  Thurrock’s Family Hubs are offering evidence-based programmes...

Plans for 4,000 council homes plans in Basildon

AN Essex council says it is planning to build 4,000 new council houses in 10 years. Basildon Borough Council is proposing to “clear the...

‘Mixed day’ for conservationists following port and quarry decisions 

CONSERVATIONISTS say Thurrock’s delicate and nationally significant wildlife sites faced a mixed outcome after councillors approved a major expansion of the Port of Tilbury...

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