News in Thurrock

A LOCAL bus company looks to be on course for a place in the World Cup of British Bus Companies semi-final - but with a couple of hours few hours left to vote that could still change.

Thurrock Nub News told last week of how Ensign Buses are taking part in the fun online competition

LOCAL campaigners have welcomed news that the Department of Transport's future roads programme, which includes the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, is to be challenged in the High Court.

Members of the Thurrock-based Thames Crossing Action Group are supporters of the Transport Action Network, an independent organisation set up in 2019 and funded by donations to offer advice and backing to local campaigns.

A POPULAR club which extended the length of its coronavirus lockdown closure has announced it it planning to reopen next month.

The Welcome Club in Stanford-le-Hope is set to re-open from Monday, 10 August for members only.

ARRESTS in Thurrock played a significant part in a multi-police force operation to tackle drug supply and associated violent crime.

More than £40,000 was seized and more than 30 arrests were made in last week's crackdown.

THE parents and carers of disadvantaged children over the age of 16 will be told to pay for school transport, under changes approved by Thurrock's ruling councillors.

School transport will also no longer available to children who are within walking distance of a school which has places available.

THURROCK Council's portfolio holder for regeneration and senior directors of the authority want to scrap the authority's independent Lower Thames Cross Task Force Group - saying its work is no longer needed.

The news comes just days after a new chairman was elected for the group who delivered a significant 'shopping list' on behalf of borough residents and gave a damning indictment of proposals put forward by Highways England.

NUB news is delighted to share a happy dog story with readers to brighten up a dull weekend morning.

Three new dogs will now be playing a part in helping with law enforcement across the region.

THE role of Tilbury and wider Thurrock in the development of the planned London Resort complex on the Swanscombe Peninsula is outlined in an application to the government for a Development Consent Order.

If the £3.5 billion scheme gets the green light a new landing stage will be created to the east of the Port of Tilbury which will open up the resort to visitors who arrive by car, train or coach in Thurrock.

A SECTION of the A13 beneath the Orsett Cock roundabout will be closed in the early hours of tomorrow (Saturday, 25 July) and will remain shut until 5am on Monday.

The closure takes place from 2am on Saturday and traffic will be diverted via the exit and entry slip roads.

PLANS for a new super council across south Essex run by an elected mayor have been welcomed by Thurrock Tories - but the scheme finds less favour elsewhere.

As revealed on Thurrock Nub News last week a scheme has been envisaged to link authorities along the north Thames riverside - including Brentwood - that would take control of major planning decisions and regeneration projects.