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Following latest incident, councillor calls for action and a deadline on much-delayed flats regeneration

By Nub News Reporter

28th Jul 2024 | Local News

Cllr Martin Kerin has been a frequent critic of the much-delayed project.

"I will be seeking urgent assurances from Thurrock Council as to when my residents can expect to get their lives back to normal.".

Councillor is condemned for expressing opinion on rehabilitation in debate as others round on borough's new MP over his criminal conviction for assaulting a young woman

By Nub News Reporter

28th Jul 2024 | Local News

Opinions vary: From left, Cllrs Rigby, Arnold, Cecil and Manwa.

“I cannot in any way understand how a Labour councillor could oppose calls to condemn violent crime" - shocked borough Tory .

Former Thurrock headteacher facing internal police force charges of sexually harassing junior staff members at school

By Nub News Reporter

28th Jul 2024 | Local News

“It is alleged that former Special Constable Anthony Peltier breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of discreditable conduct." .

Guns, church building and a Reverend who linked science with God

By Susan Yates - Nub News contributor

27th Jul 2024 | Local History

St Mary Magdalen Church, North Ockendon.

The latest in the occasional series of history features by Susan yates, chair of Thurrock Historical Society.

Developers with eyes on more homes for East Tilbury say they will be taking account of residents' views

By Nub News Reporter

27th Jul 2024 | Local News

The location of the proposed development.

“We would like to thank everyone who attended the event and all those who have taken the time to provide us with their feedback so far".

Crowdfunder to help local history groups share knowledge and experience at Orsett Show after council cuts support

By Nub News Reporter

27th Jul 2024 | Local News

Inside the heritage marquee at a previous show.

The cost of the heritage marquee at the show has traditionally been sponsored by Thurock Council- but has pulled funding.

Leading councillor makes personal apology to residents, acknowledging she was one of those who voted for botched rail station project

By Christine Sexton - Local Democracy Reporter

27th Jul 2024 | Local News

Stanford-le-Hope rail station and land opposite - a completely botched and overspent regeneration project

The long-running scheme has been dogged by delays, rising costs and mismanagement. .

Police probe incident which led to aggravated burglary arrests and discovery of cannabis growing operation in heart of twon

By Nub News Reporter

27th Jul 2024 | Local News

The scene in Stanford as police carried out a forensic investigation.

"Two men were detained in the vicinity and arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary." .

Children needing treatment in Thurrock may have to wait more than a year to see specialist doctor

By Christine Sexton - Local Democracy Reporter

27th Jul 2024 | Local News

Cllr Neil Speight, left, reveals the waiting times to members at the scrutiny meeting.

Meeting is told children are waiting an “astonishing” 60 weeks for treatment at Basildon Hospital.

Call for concerted action to bring back Tilbury ferry. 'What's happened to the 'ring-fenced' money?' ask concerned Conservatives - but council CEO says the funds have not existed in a budget 'for a number of years'.

By Local Democracy Reporting Service and Neil Speight

27th Jul 2024 | Local News

Cllr Roy Jones spoke about the history of the Tilbury ferry and how much it is missed.

"We are committed to finding a commercially sound and sustainable long-term future for this historic river crossing" - council leader.

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