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Purfleet Heritage Centre re-opens its doors as it looks to past and future

PURFLEET Heritage & Military Centre opened its doors at the weekend after a three-month shut down for a much-needed refurbishment. This 'work in progress' opening...

Thurrock MP and growth portfolio holder join developers for discussion on how best to grow borough

THURROCK MP Jen Craft and Thurrock Council's portfolio holder for growth, Cllr Lee Watson, joined a panel representing builders and landowners last week in...

Thurrock Council takes action to make sure State Cinema roof is repaired

THURROCK Council has served an Urgent Works Notice on the owner of the State Cinema telling them to make important repairs to the roof...

100,000 containers now moved by rail as part of DP World’s modal shift programme

DP World has recorded the 100,000th container moved by rail from its Southampton logistics hub as part of its award-winning and carbon emission reducing...

Thurrock Council under fire for rejecting call for in-depth review of planning service

THURROCK Council has been accused of “shutting the door on a bad smell” for not launching an in-depth investigation into the work of the...

More chances to comment on planned pylon link through Thurrock

RESIDENTS in Thurrock are to be given further opportunity to comment on plans to create a network of pylons carrying power from Norwich to...

Government outline plans to ban new leasehold flats

MINISTERS have outlined plans to abolish the leasehold system in England and Wales reports the BBC. Proposals to change the law would ban the sale...

An evening of tributes to Thurrock’s dedicated foster carers

AN evening of tributes and recognition honoured the work of Thurrock foster carers and their supporters reports Thurrock Nub News. The event took place...

Looking for a new job or training opportunity?

BASILDON residents are invited to the Pathways' Fresh Start Jobs Fair, a chance to connect with employers, discover career opportunities, and explore training available. If...

Lorry used in fly-tipping is crushed by Thurrock Council

A FLY-tipper has paid the price for thinking they could dump waste in Thurrock with their lorry being crushed. The lorry was traced to an...

Government launches working group on Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia definition

A NEW working group has been established to provide government with a definition of Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia, supporting a wider stream of work to tackle...

Plans for 300 new homes with ‘economic, social and environmental benefits’

PLANS have been unveiled for 300 new homes, which the developer insists will bring “economic, social and environmental benefits” reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Developer...

Reform angry at delay to by-election in Ockendon

MEMBERS OF Reform Uk are angry over the date of the by-election in Ockendon. Reform councillor Alex Anderson said: “Labour’s Councillor in Ockendon resigned in...

Mossbourne Federation hit by complaints since taking over Thurrock schools

AN UNDER-fire academy trust has been hit with a series of complaints to education watchdog Ofsted since taking over three south Essex schools, according...

Thurrock Council approve budget for next year

THURROCK Council has approved a budget that will include improvements to waste and recycling, help provide better local healthcare and see improvements to council...

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