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Education minister visits Dilkes Primary and praises staff for dedication to helping disadvantaged students

A THURROCK school played host to the minister of state for education to highlight the work of its managing trust. Dilkes Academy in South Ockendon,...

Letter to Editor: Conservative leader writes to Labour leader of Thurrock Council

Dear John, You will be aware that the government, at your administration’s request, have taken the decision to postpone this year‘s all out council elections....

Bank cuts interest rates and slashes growth forecast

THE Bank of England has halved its growth forecast for this year as it cut interest rates to the lowest level for more than...

Essex Chamber of Commerce welcomes Lower Thames Crossing milestone

IN her speech on economic growth on 29 January the Chancellor signalled the government’s commitment to delivering a new Lower Thames Crossing. In response,...

Historic church set to be transformed into homes 

A HISTORIC south Essex built before the Norman Conquest is set to be turned into two homes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Council has...

Maritime Minister visits Port of Tilbury to see major expansion plans

THE Port of Tilbury welcomed the Maritime Minister, Mike Kane MP today (6 February) for a briefing and tour of the UK's fastest growing...

Councils issue statement as devolution plans take major step forward

THE Government has today (5 February 2025) confirmed that Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council have had their request to be...

UK launches new programme to boost UK tech investment in Ukraine

A NEW programme to drive UK investment into Ukraine's budding tech sector and boost trade has been launched today , as part of the...

Lower Thames Crossing greenwashing claim challenged by campaigners

CAMPAIGNERS from Transport Action Network (TAN) have ridiculed National Highways' attempt to brand Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) as the "greenest road ever" ,...

All Essex PCSOs could be saved from redundancy after extra Government cash

ALL 99 police community support officers (PCSO) under the threat of redundancy could keep their jobs after the Home Office has approved extra cash...

Introducing Aimee, here to help with Thurrock Council Tax questions

THURROCK Council has launched a new voice activated artificial intelligence assistant which will help make it easier than ever for residents to get the...

Three million workers set to receive significant pay boost from April

OVER three million workers in shops, restaurants and workplaces across the UK are set to receive a significant pay boost from April – putting...

Essex Police commitment to tackling sexual offences and rape

“OUR goal is to ensure victims of sexual offences and rape feel heard, supported and empowered when they report an offence to us.”  That’s the...

Council responds to Phi Capital Investments going into administration

FOLLOWING news that the company Phi Capital Investments has gone into administration, Thurrock Council has issued the following statement. Cllr Mark Hooper, Cabinet Member for...

Grays Indian restaurant’s bid to entertain diners in new extension

A GRAYS restaurant will have to comply with more than 20 conditions following an application to allow customers to use a new front extension. Thurrock...

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