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Purfleet Pantry celebrates one year anniversary with community party

A VOLUNTEER-run pantry in Purfleet-on-Thames has celebrated its amazing first year of service to the community with a special birthday party. The Purfleet Pantry &...

East of England Ambulance Service facing strike threat

MORE than 1,000 GMB Union members working for the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) – including frontline staff – could vote on...

Thurrock’s Adult Social Care Services rated ‘Good’ after CQC assessment

THE Care Quality Commission (CQC) has formally awarded Thurrock Council a ‘Good’ rating for its delivery of Adult Social Care services.    Following a comprehensive assurance...

Basildon Council urges Government to reform use of HMOs for asylum accommodation

BASILDON Council has voted to lobby the Government for urgent changes to the way asylum accommodation is managed, particularly the use of Houses in...

London Gateway logistics park offers green fuel option for trucks

DP World has launched a new low carbon truck programme (LCTP) at its London Gateway logistics hub, offering truck operators access to low carbon...

Planning application received in relation to the former Tilbury Police Station site

FOLLOWING rumours and speculation about the future use of the former Tilbury Police Station site Thurrock Council can confirm that it has received a...

Tendai Dooley appointed Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

THURROCK Council has appointed Tendai Dooley as its new Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help, strengthening the borough’s leadership for children, young...

Former police officer found to have committed gross misconduct

A MISCONDUCT hearing has found a former police officer would have been dismissed had he not already resigned from the force. The hearing heard ex-PC...

Council Leader condemns vandalism and hate speech – urges respect and unity in the community

THE Leader of Basildon Council has strongly condemned the recent acts of vandalism and offensive graffiti that have appeared in public areas, urging residents...

New TfL campaign encourages customers to use headphones on public transport

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has launched a new poster campaign encouraging people who play content using their device’s speakers on services to be considerate...

Councils launch new Local Government Reorganisation website

LOCAL government in Greater Essex could be changing – and a new website has been launched to help residents, businesses and stakeholders stay informed...

Caesarean births rise to 50 per cent in some Essex hospitals

HALF of all births at some Essex hospitals are now via caesarean sections it has been revealed reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Latest figures for...

Essex Police lead event sharpening focus on county lines exploitation

ESSEX detectives brought together experts in the field of county lines exploitation and modern day slavery to sharpen their focus on “one of the...

All aboard for cheaper days out – the attractions you can reach with £3 buses

FAMILIES across the country can enjoy cheaper days out this summer, thanks to the Government’s continued support for affordable travel through the £3 bus...

Reform UK is pledging mass deportations of asylum seekers who arrive in the UK in small boats.

THE party’s leader – Nigel Farage – has told The Times that there is a “massive crisis” in the UK, which threatens national security...

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