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Thurrock’s proposal for four new councils in Greater Essex submitted to Government

A PROPOSAL for four unitary councils in Greater Essex, to replace the current 15 councils, has been submitted to the Secretary of State for...

Thurrock review reveals failures in tackling homelessness as bill nears £10 million

AN independent review has exposed serious failings in the way Thurrock Council has tackled a growing homelessness crisis – amid a rising bill set...

Crunch hits 206 tonnes: Basildon’s bulky waste collection drives recycling success

BASILDON Council's popular bulky waste collection initiative, The Crunch, continues to prove its value to the community, with 206.92 tonnes of waste collected so...

Government funding to improve high streets in Thurrock

THURROCK is set to receive £1.5 million to boost regeneration and invest in community spaces, as part of government plans to restore pride in...

Non-clinical’ bank staff to be cut at hospitals 

A HOSPITAL trust has urged bosses to not use “non-clinical” bank staff for the final week of the month as part of cost-cutting measures...

HMRC: £220 million boost for the Help to Save club

HELP to Save customers have received more than £220 million in bonus payments, and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging those eligible to...

South Ockendon shop to become restaurant with takeaway after planning approval

THURROCK Council has given the go ahead for a South Ockendon shop to operate as a restaurant and takeaway, after previously refusing it over...

Seven new homes planned for Bulphan 

OUTLINE planning permission is set to be approved for the development of seven new homes on land at Portland Lodge, located in Brentwood Road,...

Jess’s Rule: Patients with potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner

PATIENTS with a potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner through a new life-saving patient safety initiative called Jess’ Rule that is being rolled...

Work starts on exciting development project that will bring new affordable housing to Aveley

CONSTRUCTION work has started for a transformational project that will redevelop three blocks of flats into modern, high-quality homes.  Work is underway at Teviot Avenue...

US financial giants boost UK investments and jobs across London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Manchester

LONDON, Edinburgh, Belfast and Manchester are set to benefit from a wave of new US investment into the financial services sector, reinforcing the strength...

Bulphan property could be transformed into specialist supported living facility and day centre

A FORMER residential property in Bulphan could be transformed into a specialist supported living facility and day centre under new plans submitted to Thurrock...

Basildon Hospital catering could be outsourced

CATERING at two Essex hospitals could be outsourced to an external company. Basildon Hospital and Broomfield Hospital, near Chelmsford, could outsource the department across...

Essex County Council has backed a model proposing splitting the county into three.

ESSEX County Council has backed a model proposing splitting the county into three. Other local councils had developed different proposals based on four and five...

Thurrock Council approves landlord licensing to tackle rogue rentals 

THURROCK Council has approved plans to introduce a selective licensing scheme aimed at tackling rogue landlords and improving housing standards across the borough reports...

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