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Oct 12, 2022 · THE Rotary Club of Grays Thurrock has released details of its latest competition and challenge for young people. Borough youngsters have already been invited to...
Thames Freeport could ‘transform’ Thurrock says council leader
4 days ago · THAMES Freeport is a “once in a generation opportunity” that could boost Thurrock’s economy, attracting £4.6 billion of investment, the leader of the council has revealed reports Local Democracy Reporter. Giving a progress report, John Kent said the freeport, which was given Government approval in March 2023, could be transformational for the borough. Speaking at a …
International award won for film about Thurrock
5 days ago · SUCCESS came from across the Atlantic for local filmmaker Benjamin Scarsbrook and his documentary about Thurrock’s first ever Pride. ‘Our Journey to Pride’ won the top prize of ‘Best Featured Film’ at the Lavender Riot Film festival in Tennessee. The festival, organised by Austin Peay State University brought films and filmmakers from across the United […]
Thurrock memorial to remember the 39 Vietnamese victims five …
2 days ago · The bodies were discovered in the lorry in the early hours of 23 October 2019. ON Sunday 27 October a memorial event will be held to remember the 39 Vietnamese people whose bodies were found in Eastern Avenue, West Thurrock, having tragically died at the hands of a criminal people smuggling gang.
Meetings across Thurrock will give residents opportunity to …
Jan 7, 2024 · THURROCK resdients are being invited to have a say on the draft local plan proposed by the borough council. The blueprint for the borough’s future has been more than eight years in the making and was revealed to councillors in the latter stages of 2023. In December councillors gave the green light for a consultation process to […]
Tributes paid to former Thurrock Mayor, Margaret Jones
Oct 15, 2024 · TRIBUTES has been paid to former borough mayor Margaret Jones, whose death this morning (Tuesday, 15 October) has been announced. Mrs Jones served as a borough and county councillor over five decades and was influential in many community groups, including Thurrock District Scouts, of which she was president. …
Thurrock residents get chance to have say on plans to combat …
Sep 15, 2024 · A SERIES of events will take place across Thurrock later this month and into October, offering residents the opportunity to share their views on the local impact of climate change. Vouchers worth £25 will be offered to those who take part. The project, entitled Catchment to Coast is one of 25 government-funded schemes and is […]
Council opens door to SEND youngsters who want to contribute …
Oct 14, 2024 · THURROCK’S SEND Youth Group is calling on passionate young people to join a powerful platform designed to give them a voice in shaping the future. The SEND Youth Group offers an incredible opportunity for those aged 16 to 25 with additional needs to socialise, develop skills and have a say on policies and future decisions […]
Reform MP James McMurdock calls on government to intervene in …
Oct 9, 2024 · IN response to growing concerns among residents and businesses of Hordon-on-the-Hill, James McMurdock, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has written to The Rt Hon Edward Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, urging immediate reconsideration of the National Grid’s East Anglia project. The proposal involves the installation of 180 km of 400kV overhead […]
Leader backs new call for full independent inquiry into Thurrock ...
Sep 25, 2024 · THURROCK Council has been urged to back an independent public inquiry into “catastrophic financial failings” which resulted in a £1 billion debt reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The previous Tory administration at Thurrock Council, along with the then Conservative Government, refused to back a call for a probe into disastrous …