With majorities of 456 ('08) and 718 ('07) these two seats have been the property of Ben Maney and Joy Redsell for six years now and there are no signs that this will change.
For some reason the Labour candidates over the past three years have won by a landslide. In 2008, Yash Gupta gained 456 votes more than the candidate who came second. Things were a lot closer in 2004 and 2006.
Prospective Conservative MP Jackie Doyle-Price has given her support to small businesses and has pledged to fight for better conditions for business to thrive.
It is interesting that Kerry feels that voters feel angry at the moment but he feels that UKIP can channel their anger into votes. He also feels that people are a lot more rational and determined to consider where they will place their cross.
Indeed, Carl Morris' campaign also has the similar kick about it. In many ways it is like watching marathon runners. We are now at the half way stage but Carl and Stephen both look like they are in front, dictating the pace and ready to cover any break aways.
Charlie, however, is the antithesis of a paper candidate. Since his selection last year he has been working hard to establish a reputation in the ward and in the borough. If a paper candidate can get 473 votes in 2008, what can Charlie get?
The ace card for Labour should be Chadwell St Mary primary school and the plans the Tory run council had to close it. It was one of the many PR disasters for the Tories in the last two years and many parents still feel strongly about it.
OUT and about in the april sunshine, Thurrock Lib-Dem parliamentary candidate Carys Davis has been basking in the glow of Nick Clegg's performance on the Leaders' Debate on ITN.
YourThurrock spoke to Ms Villiers about the challenges and opportunities facing transportation in Thurrock in the twenty-first century as well as asking her to reflect upon the Leaders' debate.
In many ways, her roles transcends politics, which for many is a good thing. Wendy and Charlie represent good old fashioned community harmony and spirit. It is always significant that many of the South Ockendon councillors (both sides) refer to putting something back into the community.
The debate centres around the return of former Tory Mayor Colin Churchman standing as an Independent. The word on the street is that he is going to win. Well that is one street.
