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Thurrock Council approves plan to turn Ockendon garages into affordable homes 

THURROCK Council has approved plans to transform a disused garage site in South Ockendon into seven much-needed affordable homes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The...

Thurrock Council unveil budget plans to save £41 million

THURROCK Council has outlined proposals to cut £41 million from its budget over the next three years as it battles ongoing financial pressures and...

Brisbane House in Tilbury: Displaced residents not likely to be back in soaked tower block homes until next week

RESIDENTS of Brisbane House in Tilbury are still waiting to find out when they will be able to return to their homes after being...

Thurrock Council to consider 20mph zone near Aveley school after petition

THURROCK Council has agreed to consider introducing a 20mph speed limit around Kenningtons Primary Academy in Aveley following a petition from parents and residents...

Thurrock Council to scrutinise Mossbourne Federation after 93 pupils withdrawn

ALMOST 100 children have been withdrawn from a school by their parents following its takeover by an under-fire trust, it has been claimed.Mossbourne Fobbing...

Changes confirmed to the Congestion Charge to keep London moving sustainably

AFTER feedback from Londoners, the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) have today (13 November) confirmed new measures to ensure the Congestion...

Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales

POLICE and crime commissioners are to be scrapped in England and Wales to save £100m over this parliament, the government has said. The government has...

Former cop subject of misconduct hearing where they found former detective “subjected female colleagues to inappropriate sexualised behaviour”

A MISCONDUCT hearing has found that a former officer who subjected female colleagues to inappropriate sexualised behaviour and comments in the workplace would have...

Fourth annual InterFaith conference held at Stanford Mosque

THE fourth annual Interfaith Conference in Thurrock took place at Stanford-le-Hope Mosque on Monday (10 November) bringing together a range of faith, community, and...

Resident doctors’ industrial action: what people should do

THE local NHS is calling on residents to do their bit to help minimise disruption to NHS services during planned industrial action. Resident doctors at...

Inconsiderate neighbour in East Tilbury prosecuted after her waste filled garden puts neighbours at risk

A WOMAN has been forced to pay out more than £1,800 after a skip full of food and other waste caused public health issues...

National Highways’ Thames crossing badger sett works ‘environmental vandalism’

NATIONAL Highways has been accused of “environmental vandalism” after claims that badger setts are being blocked as preliminary work begins on the £10 billion...

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy Remembrance Service 2025

ON Tuesday, 11 November, the Mossbourne Fobbing Academy community gathered for our annual Remembrance Service — a moment of unity, reflection, and gratitude. Each...

Basildon Council urges residents to fight fly-tipping this November

BASILDON Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for 'Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight', a new campaign to crack down on rogue 'white van' operators...

Bell Hotel in Epping hotel must continue housing asylum seekers

ASYLUM seekers can continue living at the Bell Hotel after Epping Council lost a landmark legal battle to remove them at the High Court...

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