Nominations for the local election, due to take place on Thursday 6 May 2021, have officially closed and the names of the candidates standing in Thurrock have been announced. Details … Read More
New South Essex College Basildon campus opens to students
South Essex College’s brand new Centre for Digital Technologies in Basildon Town Centre officially opened to students this week. Students and staff were treated to a huge Super Mario digital themed cake … Read More
Basildon councillors agree on proposals to appoint a Youth Mayor
Basildon Council is set to appoint a Youth Mayor for the borough to take effect from the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 27 May 2021. Councillors unanimously agreed to appoint … Read More
Councillors approve Basildon’s first climate change policy
Councillors have approved Basildon’s first ever climate change policy which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the borough net-zero carbon by 2050. The council will take a lead … Read More
Gloucester Park skate park gets revamp
Gloucester Park’s skate park is undergoing a full-scale revamp, to improve the quality of equipment and build a skate park to last for years to come. The old skate park … Read More
New Thames Freeport could create 25,000 jobs
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) says it’s delighted to be recognised as the UK’s Global Gateway for trade and investment following the announcement of two new Freeports being given Government … Read More
Thurrock Council and Essex Police team up to tackle Council Tax fraud
A joint partnership between Thurrock Council and Essex Police to tackle Council Tax fraud is a success following tough action yesterday (Thursday 25 February). The multi-agency partnership was deployed at … Read More
County Council Leader to stand down this May
The Leader of Essex County Council, Cllr David Finch, has announced he will not be seeking re-election to the authority at May’s elections. Cllr Finch has been a member of … Read More
Local pet business nominated as finalist in national awards
Johnny spoke to Angela Kitchen, the owner of a small handmade pet toys and accessories business called Fur the Love of Toys. The business has recently been nominated as a … Read More
Local sport fixtures – 16th February
Here are the local teams in action today. These games kick off at 7:45pm Vanarama National League South Concord Rangers v Hampton & Richmond Borough Eastbourne Borough v Billericay Town