John Baron, MP for Basildon & Billericay, has welcomed a £4,530,000 investment from the Government’s ‘Getting Building Fund’ which is aimed at fast-tracking shovel ready projects across the length and … Read More
Pitsea teenager arrested following knife attack
A teenager has been arrested in connection with reports a man suffered knife injuries in Pitsea. The 15-year-old boy has been released on bail on Tuesday 29 September after being … Read More
Council work with police to arrest prolific graffiti offender
Joint partnership working between Thurrock Council and Essex Police has resulted in a prolific graffiti offender being successfully identified following a series of public offences. The 28 year old man … Read More
Local sport fixtures – Saturday 1st August & Sunday 2nd August
The following fixtures taking place on Saturday 1st August are: Cricket Gooch Divison Billericay v Shenfield Cook Division Belhus v Stanford Le Hope Benfleet v Leigh On Sea Hadleigh & … Read More
New funding to support those in fuel poverty
Even though the sun is shining across Essex, for many the prospect of a cold winter and affording heating will be a year-round worry. However, new funding announced will see … Read More
Join the conversation about Basildon borough’s future
Basildon Council is asking residents and businesses to join a discussion to explore the potential future of Basildon borough over the next decade. Led by Wayne Hemingway, of Hemingway Design, … Read More
Basildon Council to make its car parks free
Basildon Council has decided to make council car parks free until the end of this year to boost high street recovery. Free pay and display car parks and season tickets … Read More
Local sport fixtures – Saturday 25th July
The following sport fixtures are taking place on Saturday 25th July: Cricket Gooch Divison Billericay v Hutton Cook Division Belhus v Hadleigh & Thundersley Horndon On The Hill v Benfleet … Read More
Thurrock Council in the running for Local Authority of the Year for second year in a row
Thurrock Council has been shortlisted as one of just six finalists for Local Authority of the Year in The Municipal Journal (MJ) Local Government Achievement Awards 2020. It is the … Read More
Project receives over £200,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
A project which aims to tell the stories of underrepresented communities in Essex has received £207,000 in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Snapping the Stiletto project will collect the … Read More