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Healthy Homes Award

Cash boost for Council in Housing Award.

Resident’s Health Concerns Over 02 Masts on Chafford

Residents join forces to fight plans to put masts on Chafford.

Ngage: Not Going Quietly

On-line Petition set up as protest against abolition of community groups grows.

Tributes Paid To John Nyamande.

Zimbabwean MP who lived in Thurrock dies in tragic car accident.

Voluntary Sector Respond to Cuts

A statement from the Chief Exec of Thurrock CVS, Naya Naqvi.

Rebel Tory Makes First Appearance

Despite facing expulsion from the party, cllr Cheale in robust form in chamber.

Planning Committee: Stalemate

"Mexican standoff" between officers and members as Green Belt decisions deferred.

Poor Performances Highlighted By Cabinet

Sickness and slow payment of invoices high on list of "poor performers".

Cabinet Highlights

A busy night of recommendations and proposals at the Thurrock Council Cabinet meeting.

Council Tax “Up” By £32.18

Council Leader praises "prudent" budget.

Hague Cracks Whip to Remove Rebel Cheale

Leader rallies support

Forums Rage at “End of Ngage”

Forum leaders warn of dire consequences for the community with the end of Ngage.

Police Intervene in Tory Crisis Talks

Leader calls the troops in but Bomb Squad lead them back out as crisis meeting abandoned.

Labour Blast “Tory Disarray”

"Self indulgent squabbles" at cost of Thurrock residents slams top Labour councillor.

Your Vote Counts!

Election roadshow planned to encourage residents to vote.

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