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Muslim population “twice as likely to experience food insecurity”

MUSLIM adults in the UK are twice as likely to experience food insecurity as the wider population, according to new national research commissioned by...

Housing Solutions plan to improve service for those at the risk of homelessness

A NEW plan approved by Cabinet on Wednesday 18 February will strengthen how Thurrock Council supports residents who are at risk of homelessness, helping...

Judge rules out review of Thurrocks new selective licensing scheme

A HIGH Court judge has refused permission for a judicial review into Thurrock Council’s new selective licensing scheme aimed at tackling rogue landlords report...

Huge former town centre Debenhams transformation to health centre begins

A HUGE former town centre Debenhams has been gutted and cleared ahead of a new health centre being built, new images show. Construction works...

Council issues update on children’s hospice transfers following closure of Richard House

ALMOST 140 ill children have moved to a new healthcare provider following the closure of an east London children’s hospice. As of late January, 136...

Basildon Hospital handover delays impacting 999 response times

AMBULANCE chiefs say long waits to hand over patients at Basildon Hospital are “directly” impacting 999 cover. A fresh report has revealed at Basildon Hospital...

Thurrock councillors demand greater powers over academy schools 

A COUNCILLOR has called for stronger local powers to intervene in academy schools as frustration grows over what one member described as 14 months...

Thurrock Labour freezes service charges to protect residents during cost-of-living crisis

THURROCK Labour has confirmed that service charges for council tenants will be frozen at 2025/26 levels, delivering real support for residents facing ongoing cost-of-living...

Donated computers find new home to help tackle digital poverty

FORTY Five local children now have a computer thanks to a new initiative from local digital charity, Every Child Online, supported by Thurrock Council. Cllr...

82-bed care home in Grays recommended for approval

A MAJOR new care home creating around 100 jobs has been backed for a prominent site in Grays reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock...

Reform MP for Romford pledges referendum on Havering’s future in London

HAVERING residents would be given a referendum on staying part of London, a Reform MP says reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Andrew Rosindell, the Romford...

Transport for London marks tenth anniversary of Sarah Hope Line

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) marks the 10th anniversary of The Sarah Hope Line, the flagship customer incident support service that offers compassionate, practical support...

Thurrock Reform welcome Labour’s U-turn on election cancellations

THURROCK Reform have welcomed Labour's U-turn on election cancellations. Thurrock Reform Leader Councillor Alex Anderson said: "Just a few weeks ago, in an act of...

Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%

THE UK’s inflation rate fell to 3% in January, down from 3.4% in December, driven by a decrease in food, fuel and airfare prices...

Children’s care home proposed for Grays property after lawful use bid rejected

A BID to turn a detached house in Grays into a children’s residential care home has been submitted to Thurrock Council—just weeks after the...

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