Thurrock Council1 day agoBorough to get thousands of EV charging pointsThurrock will get more than 4,000 charge points to encourage drivers to switch to electric cars.1 day ago7 Apr 2026Persistent dust pollution hotline launchedA new service for residents could help to identify the source of the problem, Thurrock Council says7 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Care home to shut due to Lower Thames CrossingLinda Apperley says her 83-year-old mother has dementia and moving will have a "detrimental effect".1 Apr 202625 Mar 2026Cash-strapped council to get £200m in debt reliefThe unitary authority was declared effectively bankrupt in 2022 with a debt that peaked at £1.5bn.25 Mar 202622 Mar 2026All 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 2021.22 Mar 202626 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 2026...
