News in Thurrock

A CALL has gone out for donations of Personal Protective Equipment for the 82 staff who work at a chain of care homes in the regions.

Christian Care Homes, a registered charity which offers care to elderly residents in Stanford-le-Hope at Oak House on Corringham Road and Cedar House on Southend Road, as well as Beech House in Basildon is in need of the equipment.

AFTER several days of small increases, the number of people confirmed to have contracted the coronavirus Covid-19 in Thurrock has risen by 12 according to the latest figures issued by Public health England.

That takes the local tally of confirmed cases to 230.

THINGS may be looking up for skywatchers in Thurrock this evening - and for the rest of the week.

Clear skies because of the clement weather and improved visibility because of a reduction in pollution the stars and planets have been clearly visible in recent days.

THE company that supplies much of Thurrock with its water has spoken of its confidence that the local supply does not present any health risk to users.

Concern was raised, particularly in the east of the borough and in Stanford-le-Hope after a Facebook post speculated that there was a problem.

THURROCK'S MP has sought to reassure constituents that frontline NHS workers do have enough Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to carry out their jobs safely.

In the wake of national and local concerns about the supply of PPE, with Basildon & Thurrock Hospital highlighted as potentially being in a crisis situation, Jackie Doyle-Price said she had discussed the issue with NHS officials and she has been advised that there are "sufficient supplies" available.

SINCE 23 March – and that famous address by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson - Thurrock has been on 'Lockdown'.

Since then, 28 days ago, Thurrock residents, voluntary organisations and businesses have not only rallied, but they've pulled together, grafted, joined in and flexed their community muscles to ensure none of our neighbours go hungry, get lonely or are without vital medication.

ESSEX Police have confirmed the appointment of a new Assistant Chief Constable.

Rachel Nolan has been in post for some time, getting to know the area and shadowing the role but the force has today (Monday, 20 April, announced her appointment.

RESIDENTS in Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, Fobbing and Orsett are reminded that Thurrock Council will be collecting their brown bins tomorrow (Monday, 20 April).

The council has reintroduced the brown bin (Garden and kitchen waste collection) on a four week cycle.

MAGISTRATES ordered a Grays woman who is alleged to have imprisoned her husband to face trial at Crown Court.

Mrs Mitchell pleaded not guilty.

A THURROCK village will be left with just one route in and out of it for four days next month as Thurrock Council carries out drainage works.

The council has issued an order closing Orsett Road near to Horndon on the Hill, close to the junction with the A128.