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Basildon Council steps up fight against Anti-Social Behaviour with 377 enforcement actions in one year

BASILDON Council's Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Team has ramped up its efforts to tackle disruptive behaviour across the borough, taking 377 enforcement actions in the past...

Essex Police target drink and drug driving: 328 arrests made in September

ESSEX Police has made 328 arrests in September as part of a dedicated road safety response targeting drink and drug drivers across the county. The...

c2c sees strong return to commuting

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway has seen a robust resurgence in commuter travel following the launch of Pay as you Go with contactless ticketing...

Tilbury Pier extension planned for London river bus service 

THURROCK Council is set to extend Tilbury Pier, paving the way for a new river bus service connecting Tilbury to central London reports the...

Cafes in country parks across Essex could close

THE cafés in Essex’s country parks could all be closed as part of a significant cost-cutting plan by the county council reports the Local...

Innovative new bus shelters to be installed in Basildon

INNOVATIVE new bus shelters which are designed to be more sustainable, more comfortable and more accessible are set to be installed in Basildon. Essex County...

Supermarkets opting to remove best before dates on certain products in bid to fight food waste.

MANY supermarkets in the UK are opting to remove best before dates on certain products in a bid to fight food waste. Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's,...

Thurrock Council to launch hotline over Tilbury Port dust concerns

THURROCK Council is setting up a dedicated hotline for Tilbury residents to report issues linked to dust pollution from the town’s port, following years...

Thurrock Council urged to reject Chadwell St Mary cafe extension plan

PLANS to extend a popular café in Chadwell St Mary have been recommended for refusal by Thurrock Council over concerns about the impact on...

A review of Thurrock’s homelessness service has been welcomed by councillors

THURROCK councillors have welcomed a new report that they hope will pave the way to reducing the borough’s soaring homelessness bill, which is projected...

Partners from across rail network welcomed at c2c’s inaugural Stakeholder Conference in Basildon

RAIL operator c2c welcomed representatives from businesses and communities across its Essex route and beyond to Basildon for its inaugural Stakeholder Conference last week. Held...

Visual impact of new pylons from Norwich to Tilbury

DETAILED plans, including pictures visualising how 50-metre-high pylons could alter the landscape of Essex’s countryside, have been published as part of plans to build...

Celebrating Thurrock’s rich and diverse communities

THURROCK is hosting a vibrant programme of events and activities this October as part of Black History Month.  Across the next month, we’re inviting residents...

Thurrock Council’s rising bill for agency workers 

THURROCK Council is facing a rising spend on agency workers, with the bill expected to reach £17.2 million by the end of the current...

Langdon Hills Farm wins approval for gym and van repairs despite noise objection 

A LANGDON Hills farm has been granted retrospective planning permission to rent out a former agricultural building to local businesses—despite concerns raised by a...

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