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There’s still time to nominate a local hero for a Basildon Borough Volunteer Award

DO you know someone who gives up their free time to help worthy causes? Give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for...

Thurrock Council Cabinet Member for Children’s Services issues statement following tragic death of a child in South Ockendon

THURROCK Council Cabinet Member for Children's Services issues statement following tragic death of a child in South Ockendon Cllr Vikki Hartstean, Cabinet Member for Children's...

Thurrock school support staff losses would be devastating for staff and children

DOZENS of support staff in two Essex schools belonging to the Ortu Federation risk losing their jobs following a decision to transfer schools...

Reform UK MP asks: “Who is a threat to local democracy?”

REFORM UK MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock James McMurdock rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask question on...

Thurrock Council approve use of house to be children’s home in Aveley

THURROCK Council has approved the use of a house to be used as a children’s home. Planning officers agreed a lawful development certificate application for...

Statements from Greater Essex Leaders following publication of the English Devolution White Paper

THE Leaders of Essex County Council, Southend on Sea City Council and Thurrock Council have welcomed the publication of the Government’s English Devolution White...

Thurrock MP issues statement after death of child in South Ockendon

THURROCK MP Jen Craft has issued a statement following the death of a child in South Ockendon. Ms Craft said: 'We are all horrified by...

Public urged to get flu vaccine as hospitalisation rates rise steeply

THE government’s medical experts are calling on eligible groups to ensure they book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations before the deadline on 19 December....

Bringing Christmas cheer to vulnerable residents in Thurrock

VULNERABLE residents in Thurrock have been gifted festive hampers containing food and essentials for the Christmas period, thanks to Thurrock Council and several of...

Thurrock Council set to sign up for air quality strategy

THURROCK Council is set to sign up to an Essex-wide air quality strategy to help cut pollution in the borough. Thurrock Council Thurrock currently has 18...

Over the border: Reform cut Conservative majority in Stock by-election

THE Conservatives won the county council seat they were fighting in Chelmsford – but saw its majority plummet from a resurgent Reform UK. Susan...

Reform MP asks question on homelessness in House of Commons

SOUTH Basildon and East Thurrock MP James McMurdock rose on the floor of the House of Commons to askka number of questions on homelessness. Mr...

UK ‘doesn’t have enough builders’ for Labour’s 1.5m homes

THE UK does not have enough construction workers to build the 1.5 million homes the government has promised, industry leaders have warned reports the...

Thurrock Council urges pensioners to apply for Pension Credit before the deadline

THURROCK Council has written to over a thousand pensioners to help make sure they know they could be entitled to thousands of pounds worth...

Essex Deputy Chief Constable is leading candidate top Hertfordshire job

HERTFORDSHIRE Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards has announced Andy Prophet as his preferred candidate to be the new Chief Constable of Hertfordshire. Mr Prophet...

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