News in Thurrock

THURROCK Council's portfolio holder for regeneration and senior directors of the authority want to scrap the authority's independent Lower Thames Cross Task Force Group - saying its work is no longer needed.

The news comes just days after a new chairman was elected for the group who delivered a significant 'shopping list' on behalf of borough residents and gave a damning indictment of proposals put forward by Highways England.

NUB news is delighted to share a happy dog story with readers to brighten up a dull weekend morning.

Three new dogs will now be playing a part in helping with law enforcement across the region.

THE role of Tilbury and wider Thurrock in the development of the planned London Resort complex on the Swanscombe Peninsula is outlined in an application to the government for a Development Consent Order.

If the £3.5 billion scheme gets the green light a new landing stage will be created to the east of the Port of Tilbury which will open up the resort to visitors who arrive by car, train or coach in Thurrock.

A SECTION of the A13 beneath the Orsett Cock roundabout will be closed in the early hours of tomorrow (Saturday, 25 July) and will remain shut until 5am on Monday.

The closure takes place from 2am on Saturday and traffic will be diverted via the exit and entry slip roads.

PLANS for a new super council across south Essex run by an elected mayor have been welcomed by Thurrock Tories - but the scheme finds less favour elsewhere.

As revealed on Thurrock Nub News last week a scheme has been envisaged to link authorities along the north Thames riverside - including Brentwood - that would take control of major planning decisions and regeneration projects.

A TRADITIONAL large family home near the centre of Stanford-le-Hope will be turned into house of multiple occupancy (HMO) if plans put before Thurrock Council are approved.

A scheme has been submitted to turn a property at 41 Southend Road from the existing dwelling hous to a HMO with nine double bedrooms and shared facilities.

THERE has been a happy outcome to the search for a missing Thurrock man.

Thurrock Nub News reported on Monday evening (20 July) on the efforts to track down 50-year-old Frank Hlordzi, who had disappeared from his home in the borough.

A NEW leisure attraction has opened at Lakeside - but it's only for those who want to make a splash!

The Aqua Park challenge is situated on Alexandra Lake beside the intu Lakeside shopping centre in West Thurrock.

NURSES and frontline NHS workers have responded with shock and disappointment after being 'unjustifiably snubbed' by the government who have not included them in pay rises announced yesterday.

And a Thurrock woman, dubbed a heroine by local people for her work with colleagues at Basildon and Thurrock Hospital has described the news as a stab in the back - saying she and fellow care workers have been treated like 'cannon fodder'.

A THURROCK-based bus company is battling to win the World Cup - and it needs your help!