Thurrock Council6 days agoPort expansion threatens wildlife, warns charityThe charity says building over green and grey belt land will put rare bees and other species at risk.6 days ago6 days agoPlans for major port expansion are approvedThe Tilbury3 site is expected to open by 2030 and create about 6,600 local jobs.6 days ago12 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 20265 Jan 2026What will make Essex's politics headlines in 2026?Political reporter Simon Dedman looks at the biggest issues coming up in Essex this year.5 Jan 202618 Dec 2025Government won't wipe all our debt, says councilThurrock Council says some of its debt will be swallowed up by a new local authority.18 Dec 2025...
