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Bureaucratic burden lifted to speed up building in growth agenda

FURTHER reforms to overhaul the planning system have been set out today putting growth at the heart of the statutory consultee system and...

Sixth annual women’s conference in Thurrock to mark International Women’s Day

THE sixth annual women's conference took place in Grays Community Hall to celebrate International Women's Day (Saturday, 8 March). The conference was organised by borough...

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has meeting with Fujitsu

THE Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds met with Fujitsu earlier today to discuss their contribution towards Horizon compensation. Please find a short press release below...

Essex Police: Nearly 80 officers take policing pledge at HQ

NEARLY 80 new Essex Police officers passed out at a ceremony at the force HQ today (Friday 7 March). The new officers took their policing...

Essex: Initial plan envisages five unitary authorities in Essex 

TWO out of three councils in Essex have said they would like to see the county split into five new unitary authorities, replacing the...

Streetlights to be turned back on at junction where two children died

STREETLIGHTS will be turned back on at a junction where two children were killed in a crash and plans for other improvements are being...

Parents “too afraid” to speak out against new school federation in Thurrock

SCHOOL academy under fire for its rigid approach is listening to parents but many are still afraid to complain, a council meeting was told...

More information on nearly 500 homes in Basildon Town Centre

NEW images and details have been revealed ahead of a “landmark” £113million 492 rental home development in Basildon Town Centre.  Hoardings are up and demolition...

Ockendon set for double by-election after former Tory leader’s resignation

THE leader of Thurrock Council’s Conservative group has paid tribute to a former Tory leader following his resignation as a councillor reports the Local...

More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing

SCHOOL and nursery staff in the most deprived areas of England will be asked to supervise young children while they brush their teeth, under...

Royal Mail to roll out parcel lockers at New River shopping centres

ROYAL Mail has announced NewRiver as the first company it is partnering with to roll out its new parcel locker network across its portfolio...

Thurrock Jen Craft calls for more health care support for residents

THURROCK MP Jen Craft rose on the floor of the House of Commons as part of a debate on the NHS. Ms Craft said: "Meeting...

Latest Commissioners’ report on progress at Thurrock Council is published

THE fourth Commissioners’ report detailing Thurrock Council’s progress on its improvement and recovery journey has today been published by the Government. The report looks at...

Endometriosis UK responds to Government response to the recommendations made by the Women and Equalities Committee’s

ENDOMETRIOSIS UK responds to Government response to the recommendations made by the Women and Equalities Committee's inquiry into "women’s reproductive health conditions". “Endometriosis UK is...

East of England retail workers speak out after Usdaw survey shows the impact of retail crime in the region

EAST of England retail workers speak out after Usdaw survey shows the impact of retail crime in the region Retail trade union Usdaw has today...

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