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Joint operation targets fly-tippers and illegal waste operators

OPERATION Fume was a joint venture by Basildon Council and Essex Police and took place on Tuesday, 8 July. During the stop and search, a fixed...

Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law

THE public and industry are being encouraged to help shape the future of self-driving vehicles, as they are invited to offer their views to...

NHS recruitment drive in Thurrock to support working class communities

PEOPLE from working class communities in Southend, Basildon and Thurrock will be among those supported onto the NHS career ladder, as the Government’s Plan...

Developer launches consultation on 412 new homes in Corringham

A DEVELOPER has launched a public consultation on plans to build 412 homes in Corringham reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Mulberry Strategic Land says it...

Driving up standards for second-hand car dealers in Thurrock

A SERIES of visits to second hand car dealers by Thurrock Council’s Trading Standards team will help protect residents from buying unreliable, or even...

Intervention set to continue at Thurrock Council

GOVERNMENT intervention into Thurrock Council will continue for at least the next year. Jim McMahon, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, made...

Two new Thurrock Council portfolio holders set to get backdated pay

TWO Thurrock councillors are set for a windfall of an allowance backdated to May. Lynn Worrall became leader of the council in May and...

c2c set to go into public ownership this weekend

PASSENGERS across London and Essex will be travelling on publicly-owned train services from this Sunday (20 July), as c2c's services become the next to...

Thurrock Council seeks residents’ views on changes to local government across Essex

THURROCK Council launched its public engagement today (16 July), inviting residents and local stakeholders to share their views on the issues important to them...

Voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election

SIXTEEN and 17-year-olds would be able to vote at the next general election, under government plans to lower the voting age. Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali...

Ombudsman releases council complaints data for the Eastern region for 2024-25

COMPLAINTS about Education and Children’s services are still dominating the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s casework in the Eastern region according to its...

Research study into benefits of education programme to help families understand specific mental health conditions

ESSEX Partnership University Foundation Trust (EPUT) is taking part in research to test the effectiveness of an education programme designed to help families of...

Post war Airey homes in Orsett set for a revamp

THURROCK council’s planning committee has voted unanimously to update prefabricated homes built following the Second World War reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The council will...

Thurrock Council to seek permission over Pride and Remembering Srebrenica flags

THURROCK Council is set to give itself planning permission to fly a Pride flag and a Remembering Srebrenica from the Town Hall reports the...

Kennels set to make way for nine new homes in Horndon-on-the-Hill

KENNELS in Horndon on the Hill could be bulldozed to make way for nine new homes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Pyrmont Homes ltd is...

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