ONE of the complaints that the Tories have made regarding the budget proposals has been the lack of detail. At Cabinet on wednesday night, cllr Rob Gledhill (who was joined by fellow Tories Amanda Wilton, Barry Johnson and Tunde Ojetola) referred to the ten parks in the borough which are set to close. Cllr Gledhil's question was "Which ten?"
The site refers customers to the Directgov website which is a good source of up to date information. However, the Directgov website refers customers back to the Thurrock Council website for information on backdating and appeals," says the document, published on 22 July 2010.
IN CASE you didn't think planning matters in Thurrock were confusing enough, the government plans to enable villages such as Orsett, Bulphan and West Tilbury to build homes without seeking council planning permission.
On a scale from zero to three stars the Audit Commission inspection team gave the service a 'fair' one-star rating. New claims and changes in circumstances are now being processed more quickly and the service is easily accessible for most people. But customers are still having to wait too long for appeals to be heard.
The barriers at the Dartford Crossing toll booths could be lifted during times of severe congestion. The Department for Transport said it was willing to consider the measure to ease traffic delays.
Sports and leisure consultancy PMP has gone into administration. Andrew Beckingham and Antony David Nygate of BDO were appointed joint administrators of the business earlier this week.
TORY claims that Labour have not involved them in the Budget negotiations have been rebuffed after it was revealed that their Leader and Deputy Leader declined an invitation to discuss the Budget.
Cllr Worral said: "I note that the Conservatives are supporters of The Big Society. Well, here is an opportunity for volunteers to keep the library open for the rest of the time."
The design and development costs were: £70,000 (which covered Essex Police and Essex Police authority websites)
The costs for ongoing hosting, licensing and maintenance costs are £5670 per annum.
A Freedom of Information Request to Thurrock Council revealed that:
"The budget for the Mayoral car and chauffeur costs in 2010/11 is £21,500. However, it should be noted that this budget supports both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor."
Have the full effects of the withdrawal of the funds been considered? Will the Schools be able to support the Library remaining open or will the Library totally close? Children are encouraged to read, but with the Library at risk of closure, where does the Council propose the Children should carry out their lessons?
A parent asked us what we knew about the cuts. Naturally, we said that for a start, the Chafford Hundred Library may be going and we then outlined a number of other things that may well face the chop. The parents first reaction was: "Cut everything but they won't be cutting the councillor's allowances or even the number of them."
Labour Portfolio Holders next wednesday will be asked to agree in principle to possible closure of Thameside Theatre, Collins House, Thurrock Carers Centre as well as funding for PCSO's, Domestic Violence and Meals on Wheels.
