Thurrock Council1 day agoPlan for 400 homes on farmland approvedCouncil approves the new homes despite concerns about drainage and the use of green belt land.1 day ago3 days agoNHS patients sent home without help, says watchdogA healthwatch group says some vulnerable patients are still being discharged without care packages.3 days ago14 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 20259 Dec 2025'School punished my child because I missed her parents' evening'Louise Butcher is one of many parents who say a federation's two schools are too strict with pupils.9 Dec 202524 Nov 2025More buses to serve hospital after location issuesCouncillors tell a meeting that the centre in Essex cannot be easily accessed.24 Nov 202520 Nov 2025Flooded flats residents 'still being charged rent'People living in a Tilbury tower block are in temporary accommodation after last week's evacuation.20 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Calls to demolish flats after flood evacuationThe leader of Thurrock Council apologises to residents for Wednesday's "distressing" flood.14 Nov 2025...
