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Councillor arrested following breach of safety protocols at Basildon Centre

IN response to recent concerns regarding inappropriate conduct by a member of the Council, Basildon Council implemented restrictions last week limiting access to staff-only...

Basildon: Housing repairs contact won’t be renewed

A COUNCIL is cutting ties with the company that had been carrying out its housing repairs after the leader claims the service  had “not...

Councillors unable to say how many new homes in Como Street, Havering will be ‘affordable’

HAVERING Council has not yet confirmed how many homes in a proposed tower block will be ‘affordable’ reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The town hall...

Thurrock agrees Southend chief executive should preside of Essex mayor election

NEXT year’s Essex mayor elections are likely to be overseen by a Southend Council’s chief executive reports the Local Democracy Reporter. It is proposed Colin...

The Reform candidate who wants to be first Essex mayor

A FORMER Brentwood councillor turned Talk TV host has set out his ambitions to return to politics as both the first Reform UK member...

Chief Constable welcomes 69 new officers to the force

“YOU are joining a force focussed on getting justice for victims of crime.” That’s the message from our Chief Constable to the 69 new officers...

Council considering plans to turn former Tilbury Police Station into flats

THURROCK Council is considering plans to turn the former Tilbury Police Station into flats reports the Local Democracy Reporter. An application has been submitted seeking planning...

Reorganisation Offers a Unique Opportunity to empower Communities 

VOLUNTARY and community sector leaders across Essex have said the forthcoming reorganisation of local government is a rare opportunity to unlock the full potential...

Prison staff not responsible for offender’s fatal overdose

AN investigation has concluded that prison and probation staff did all they could to prevent an offender’s fatal drug overdose reports the Local Democracy...

Thurrock Council issue further statement on flags controversy

THE council recognises the importance of celebrating our national identity, which we do appropriately by flying the St George flag year-round at the council,...

Thurrock Council’s new licence scheme gives greater protection for tenants and residents

A NEW licensing scheme which will ensure better conditions for those living in smaller houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) will come into force on...

Thurrock parents warned they could lose their driving licence if they buy their children e-scooters

PARENTS are being warned they could lose their driving licence if they buy their children e-scooters. Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is reminding parents and...

Former fireman’s club set to make way for employment hub 

A FORMER sports ground and fireman’s club in Aveley could make way for an employment site reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Mountpark Properties Ltd and...

Basildon Eye clinic could take over offices on industrial estateBas

OFFICES used by a shipping firm could be converted into a new eye clinic offering outpatient services reports the Local Democracy Reporter. SpaMedica is proposing...

Electric bikes and e-scooters causing fear and anxiety for blind and partially sighted people says new report   

E-scooters and electric bikes - sometimes used at high speeds and without safety precautions – are creating a new 'menace' for blind and partially...

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