News in Thurrock

WARD councillors have responded with a warning following news that a new planning application is to be made by the council for the former Belmont allotments site in Grays.

Thurrock Nub News reported last week on the plans by the council for the controversial site and that has prompted a statement from Grays Riverside ward councillors Martin Kerin, Tony Fish and Jane Pothecary.

A MAN with connections to South Ockendon is wanted by police over allegations including assault, harassment and attempted kidnap.

Police have asked anyone who knows the whereabouts of 32 year old Shane Finn to contact them.

THURROCK Council is planning to bid for £100,000 to improve local bus services.

Members of the council's cabinet will hear details of a scheme that the authority says will bring closer working with bus companies.

RESIDENTS in Purfleet-on-Thames are being encouraged to help clean up their community in two events that are upcoming.

The town's community forum has arranged two Saturday litter picks on 16 October and 13 November.

THURROCK Council is set to agree an animal welfare plan which would see it round up feral cats and target puppy farms.

The wide-ranging policy, which will go before cabinet on Wednesday, outlining how the council will use its legal powers and influence to intervene in animal welfare matters, from dog licensing to circuses.

SHOPPERS and staff at Lakeside were treated to an afternoon of entertainment by a community organisation that brings talented performers from across the borough together to showcase their skills.

The performances under the umbrella of 'We are Creatives Thurrock UK' at the regional shopping centre were widely acclaimed.

EAST Thurrock United came from behind three times and nicked a win in added time in this afternoon's Isthmian Premier derby with neighbours Hornchurch this afternoon.

Elsewhere there was disappointment in the FA Trophy for Aveley and Tilbury.

AS the production reaches its final day with two sell out shows, the Mayor of Thurrock has paid tribute to the cast and all those involved with TOPS on Stage's 'Oliver' which has been on stage at the Thameside Theatre in Grays all this week.

The production is the first return of the local musical group since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic and the performance has been roundly applauded. Thurrock Nub News visited on opening night and you can read the review here.

VOLUNTEERS and members of the Grays Orchards Forum have once again been out and about cleaning up the area.

Among those collecting rubbish and cleaning alleys this morning (Saturday, 9 October) was Grays Thurrock ward councillor John Kent who said: "Spent a really good couple of hours with the Orchards Forum, helping them to clear dumping from John Street, William Street and Grove Road.

MORE London day trip by 'Uber Boat' are being planned from Tilbury later this month.