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From licensing barbershops to getting tough on rogue landlords – MPs hold UK’s first ever consultation on criminal High Street shops

FROM licensing barbershops to getting tough on rogue landlords – MPs hold UK’s first ever consultation on criminal High Street shops A leading All-Party Parliamentary...

James McMurdock MP calls for stronger protections for homeowners following PMQ on residential security

JAMES McMurdock, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has urged the Government to act on growing concerns around home security following...

All aboard! Free and fascinating exhibition train is coming to Upminster

A FREE, family-friendly exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the modern railway is heading to Upminster, it has been announced. More than 40,000 have already...

Thurrock Council urges residents to take part in consultation on council changes 

THURROCK Council is calling on residents and local organisations to take part in a major consultation on the future shape of local government in...

East Thurrock MP asks question on pylons impact

THE MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock rose on the House of Commons to ask a question regarding the impact of pylons. James McMurdock...

Community Diagnostic Centre site brought to life with local schools’ mura

PITSEA Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), due to open in spring 2027, is already becoming a focal point for community pride thanks to a new...

Mossbourne Academy: Pupils pulled out of school over parents’ meeting no shows

TWO mums have spoken out after removing their children from an under-fire school, claiming the school’s strict disciplinary measures left their daughters distressed and...

Thurrock Council issues 5k fines for Blue Badge misuse 

THURROCK Council has issued more than 5,000 fines to drivers misusing disabled parking bays over the past six years, generating nearly £300,000 in penalties. A...

Independent councillors issue statement over sale of assets by Thurrock Council

NPAIC Group statement regarding proposed sale of assets The said: " ONCE again it appears Thurrock residents are getting the sharp end of a feckless...

Call for review after Thurrock Council loses tech worth £37,000

THURROCK Council is facing a call for an internal review after it was revealed that nearly £37,000 worth of technical equipment has gone missing...

Thurrock celebrates Care Leavers’ Month with inspiring events and skills training

THURROCK Council’s care leavers have enjoyed a series of fantastic events in celebration of National Care Leavers' Month. A range of social activities and inspiring...

Safe vehicles save lives: Essex unites for Road Safety Week 2025

AS Brake’s Road Safety Week 2025 launches, Essex Police is calling on all road users to act in support of safer journeys, using safer...

James McMurdock MP congratulates East Tilbury Primary School on prestigious OPAL Platinum Award

JAMES McMurdock, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has praised the staff and pupils of East Tilbury Primary School following a...

Country park cafes to stay open following backlash 

ESSEX Country Park cafes earmarked for closure under cost-cutting plans are to stay open, the county council has said reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Essex...

Community Diagnostic Centre is moving closer to completion in Southend

A NEW health centre which will improve the lives of people in Southend and wider mid and south Essex, welcomed local elected representatives today...

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