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People should consider energy bill fix, regulator says

HOUSEHOLDS are being encouraged to consider a fixed price deal on their energy bills by the regulator ahead of costs rising again in April...

Thurrock Tory group leader announces he is set to stand down

THURROCK Council Conservative group will have a new leader after Cllr Andrew Jefferies announced he is standing down.  Cllr Jefferies said: "After nearly two years leading...

Over £120m to roll-out more electric vans, taxis and motorbikes

DRIVERS, cabbies and businesses are set to benefit from £120m in Government funding to make the switch to cleaner vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles and...

His Majesty The King meets Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) charities at Buckingham Palace 

HIS Majesty The King met today with the CEOs of the 15 Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) charities to hear about the shared successes and challenges...

Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Essex, Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea

THIS consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas of Essex County Council, Thurrock...

Two Thurrock schools to be among the first to receive landmark free breakfast clubs

LABOUR is rolling out free breakfast clubs to save working families up to £450 and set children up to start the day ready to...

UK businesses urged ‘have your say’ on time-saving electronic invoicing

UK businesses are, for the first time, being invited to have their say on the government's electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) proposals. E-invoicing is the digital exchange...

Child exploitation and cuckooing to be made criminal offences

CHILD criminal exploitation and “cuckooing” are set to become specific criminal offences as part of new legislation being introduced to Parliament next week reports...

EPUT announces appointment of new Chair

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chair. Hattie Llewelyn-Davies will take up her role on...

Thurrock Council say Blackshots project is moving forwards through consultation

THURROCK Council is due to launch a review of the proposals for the redevelopment of the Blackshots estate in Grays. Following engagement with local residents...

Thurrock Council’s campaign has delivered help for more than 4,000 homes

THURROCK Council has highlighted the recent good work of its Thurrock Cares campaign which it says has helped 4,270 households across Thurrock struggling with...

Thurrock MP asks question on speech and language support

THURROCK MP Jen Craft rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask a question on speech and language support. Ms Craft asked:...

Fears plans for Thurrock could be “free for all” for developers

THURROCK councillors say they fear delays in producing a local plan for the borough could mean a “free for all for developers” reports the Local...

Thurrock Council to take part in Step Up to Social Work programme

THURROCK Council is proud to announce its participation in the Step Up to Social Work programme, working together with the Eastern Regional Partnership to...

Plans for crematorium in Orsett unveiled 

PLANS for a new crematorium on green belt land in Orsett have been unveiled reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Crematoria operator Elegy Limited hopes to...

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