News in Thurrock

THURROCK Council has issued an appeal to borough residents to 'give space' to their waste bin collection crews.

The council has courted controversy because of the way it has managed its bin teams, with the Unite union warning that its members were ready to withdraw their labour unless the crews were afforded more protection.

THURROCK councillor Qaisar Abbas has contacted Thurrock Nub News to share concerns and raise awareness about the impact coronavirus and the lockdown may be having on domestic abuse.

At least 16 suspected domestic abuse killings in the UK have been identified by campaigners since the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions were imposed, far higher than the average rate for the time of year, it has emerged.

POLICE have initiated a new operation, in conjunction with Thurrock Council and Inclusions Visions – the borough's adult substance misuse treatment and support service – to try and help vulnerable members of the community who are vulnerable because they have substance dependencies.

The scheme, codenamed Operation Valour, will see police officers increasing their patrols and visits to areas known to be frequented by members of the homeless community to help ensure their safety.

STAFF at Treetops School in Grays are continuing to work hard to keep the connection with their pupils via engaging digital media posts.

They have come up with a second version of 'Treetops News' which includes work and videos produced at home by students and staff.

THURROCK Council has defended the size of salaries paid to its staff – and particularly that of chief executive Lyn Carpenter.

Following publication of a 'rich list' by the Taxpayers' Alliance campaign group scrutiny has been focused on local government salaries.

FIGURES released today (Thursday 16 April) have revealed that a vast majority of children across Thurrock will receive their first or second primary school choice for the September 2020 academic year.

The news has been welcomed by Cllr Andrew Jefferies, the Conservative administration's cabinet member for education and health, who said: "Once again we have delivered fantastic results for the thousands of children in Thurrock taking the big step into school education this September.

THIS week 112 new emergency call handlers started working for the East of England Ambulance Service to support the management of the coronavirus pandemic.

Nicholas Jones, senior ambulance operations centre manager, said he was "very proud" to introduce the new intake.

LESS than 24 hours after Essex's Assistant Chief Constable praised Essex residents for responsible behavior over the Easter weekend in adhering to social distancing guidelines, Thurrock Council has revealed that in the borough alone, its officers tackled 1,572 people about their questionable behavior.

That's just 23 less than the police dealt with across the whole county – Continue Reading

THE number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Thurrock has now topped 200.

ESSEX Police have highlighted the work of their 'Operation Sceptre' team which targets identifying anyone who is intent on committing violent crime, particularly knife crime.

They have published details of a focused week's work by the team – which included arresting a man in South Ockendon.