Thurrock Council1 day agoCash-strapped council to get £200m in debt reliefThe unitary authority was declared effectively bankrupt in 2022 with a debt that peaked at £1.5bn.1 day ago5 days agoAll you need to know as Essex heads into a big round of electionsFind out when, where and how you can have your say in the biggest set of council votes since 2021.5 days ago26 Feb 2026Port expansion threatens wildlife, warns charityThe charity says building over green and grey belt land will put rare bees and other species at risk.26 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Plans for major port expansion are approvedThe Tilbury3 site is expected to open by 2030 and create about 6,600 local jobs.25 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Email error delays quarry expansion bidThe application to extend Orsett Quarry will be now be discussed by Thurrock Council on 24 February.12 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Wildlife threatened by plan to fill in old quarryA developer wants to fill the rewilded Buckingham Hill Pit with sand from another quarry.10 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Plan for 400 homes on farmland approvedCouncil approves the new homes despite concerns about drainage and the use of green belt land.23 Jan 202621 Jan 2026NHS patients sent home without help, says watchdogA healthwatch group says some vulnerable patients are still being discharged without care packages.21 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Thurrock to request elections are droppedThe Labour-run council will ask government to cancel this year's elections so it can focus on LGR.14 Jan 2026...
