News in Thurrock

THE recently formed Mid and South Essex NHS Trust that was created to improve health care in the region has failed its first significant test – and been rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)as 'requires improvement'.

However, the care provided by the Trust through its hospitals, which includes Basildon Hospital, has been rated as 'good.'

A HOMEOWNER may have to knock down a six foot high wall around his home in Stanford-le-Hope.

The wall around Falconhurst in Second Avenue has been the subject of complaints by neighbours, one of who is lopcal councillor Gary Collins.

Thurrock 22, Brentwood 20

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TWO people have been charged with drugs offences following police action which included a raid on a home in South Ockendon.

Acting on information about drugs supply and weapons offences, police officers carried out search warrants at two addresses in Celandine Close, South Ockendon, and Cricketers Lane, Herongate, on Thursday, 25 November.

THURROCK Council and its partners hosted a 'Safer Streets' event in Grays in a bid to find out where and why residents don't feel safe.

Organisations supporting the event included Essex Police, British Transport Police, SERICC, Samaritans and Craig's Trust.

POLICE were called to deal with problems as rogue partygoers refused to obey the rules and celebrated late into the evening last night (Sunday, 28 November).

A statement this morning says: "Chadwell Village Hall would like to apologise for a function that went rogue on Sunday night.

POLICE mounted a weekend campaign on drivers heading to Lakeside for their shopping and netted a wide range of offenders - and have subsequently warned motorists they will be targeted if they do not meet safety standards.

A road check was completed yesterday (Sunday, 28 November) on the main approach to the Lakeside shopping centre and retail parks as part of Op Christmas Presence. Essex Police say the operation aims to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour and ensure the safety of all shoppers and people using the road network.

A PROLIFIC Thurrock thief is finally behind bars just weeks after being spared jail by generous magistrates.

Last month Thurrock Nub News reported on the conviction at Basildon Magistrates' Court of Martha Ernest, 41, of Davall House, Argent Street, Grays who received a 17 week suspended jail sentence term after admitting a number of thefts.

PLANNING officers have rejected a bid to build a new home on a lot adjacent to an existing dwelling in Bulphan.

The proposed development adjacent to 2 Manor Cottages on Church Road in Bulphan would have involved the demolition of and existing garage erection of a two storey dwelling with three bedrooms.

CASH-strapped Thurrock Council is considering bringing in a sponsor for a summer playscheme for disabled children.

The council is upping its fees and charges for a range of services, including the playscheme which set to rise by two per cent from £18.50 per day per child to £19 in 2022/23.