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Council Leaders Defend Budget: Pt 1

Robust defence of budget proposals by Garry Hague and Amanda Arnold.

Chief Exec “No Show” for Remembrance Service

Remembering war heroes apparently "Not in the contract".

National Skills Academy

Vital new Skills Academy launched in Purfleet.

Project Enterprise

First development of social housing for twenty years set to be built by Thurrock Council

Bogus Charity Collectors Slammed by MP

Busy time for Angela on the floor of the house (when she can be heard!).

“Invest Don’t Cut” MP’s Plea to Council

East Tilbury councillors told: "If they support the budget, then they do not have the best interests at heart."

Budget Cuts: Rights to Reply

Tories given right to reply on proposed budget cuts.

Danny Nicklen: Working for Corringham

Car park paving just one of many pledges fulfilled by Cllr Danny.

Cllr Stuart: Sorry Anne

Mea Culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.

Budget Cuts: Another Baby P in waiting?

"After Baby P, replacing social workers with unqualified staff is a decision Thurrock Tories may come to regret."

Wasted Opportunity for Thurrock

£100 million poured into help all of Essex (apart from Thurrock).

Council Budget Cuts

First steps in budget cuts made at cabinet last night.

Walk Out at Petroplus

One hour walk out at Petroplus Oil Refinery.

Budget Cuts: The Human Cost

An examination of the social and economic consequences of far-reaching cuts proposals in Thurrock.

Council Pledge for Social Housing

Ambitious long term project for housing in the borough.

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