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Council Leader demands answers over £140m in unspent infrastructure funds

BASILDON Council Leader, Councillor Gavin Callaghan, is calling on Essex County Council to come clean on why it is holding on to over £140...

Thurrock MP criticises ‘ongoing delay’ in upgrade works at Grays Station

JEN Craft MP has called for a new deadline for the completion of two new lifts at Grays Station, in the face of ongoing...

Expansion plan unveiled for the Port of Tilbury as planning proposal submitted for Tilbury3

GROWTH plans have been unveiled by the Port of Tilbury's owners, Forth Ports, to further expand the Thames-based port and industrial complex as it...

Plans announced for National Investigation Service to move to central government agency

THE work of the National Investigation Service (Natis) will move from Thurrock Council to the Insolvency Service this summer, in plans to be announced...

Thurrock Labour councillor praises initiative that will mean private landlords have to improve standards

THURROCK Council has launched a new consultation on proposals that could help ensure better quality private rented homes across the borough. The Selective Licensing Scheme...

Chief Constable of Essex responds to His Majesty’s of Constabulary inspection report

THE CHIEF Constable of Essex has responded to a report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) most recent...

Essex Police told it must improve how it protects vulnerable people

A REPORT has told Essex Police that it must improve its procedures in how it protects vulnerable people. The findings follow an inspection by His...

Thurrock Council overturn decision to allow parents to park in school playground

THURROCK Council has overturned a decision to allow parents to park in a school playground reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Following the construction of a...

Specialist NHS clinics and technology help thousands of obese children to lose weight

THOUSANDS of severely obese children are being supported to lose weight and live healthier lifestyles thanks to the roll-out of specialist NHS clinics and...

Plans to transform Tilbury pier and foreshore approved

THURROCK Council has approved plans to transform Tilbury pier and foreshore. The scheme, funded from a £22.8 million government grant to deliver projects within the...

Basildon residents invited to explore career opportunities working with children at Pathways Jobs Fair

BASILDON residents interested in a career working with children are invited to attend the upcoming Pathways Jobs Fair on May 22, 2025. The event...

Thurrock MP debates violence against women and girls in House of Commons

THURROCK MP Jen Craft rose on the floor of the House of Commons in a debate on violence against women and girls. Ms Craft said:...

Reform UK councillors face allegations of sharing far-right and Islamophobic content

UP to 12 newly elected Reform UK councillors are facing allegations of sharing social media content ranging from support for the far right to explicitly Islamophobic...

Reprieve for ancient oak in Horndon-on-the-Hill set to be felled

AN ancient oak tree, which has stood in a village for more than 100 years has won a stay of execution reports the Local...

Bad parking adds to fire service compensation claims bill

ESSEX Fire and Rescue Service has paid out almost £600,000 in compensation for successful negligence claims in the past five years – with many...

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