Thurrock Council4 days agoRadical changes to Essex councils delayedThe government will look again at plans to restructure Essex councils with fresh ministerial eyes.4 days ago6 days agoCampaigners consider legal action over new homesCampaigners say homes on green belt land should not have been approved by a council.6 days ago29 Sept 2026Drones to be used to pinpoint road defects and hazardsDetailed high-res images are captured without putting staff at risk, the council says.29 Sept 202628 Sept 2026New railway station features in draft transport planThurrock Council documents say a new station will enhance transport links and support more housing.28 Sept 202627 Sept 2026High street businesses say ferry closure hit tradeTraders say the loss of the Gravesend-Tilbury ferry has reduced footfall amid calls to restore it.27 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Residents urged to have say on borough's futureThe consultation period for Thurrock Council's draft local plan will run until 14 October.4 Sept 202624 Jul 2026Council becomes latest to scrap net-zero policiesReform UK-led Thurrock Council votes to scrap a climate emergency declaration made in 2019.24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Labour win council seats after Reform resignationsTwo Reform councillors quit weeks after being elected, triggering the by-elections.24 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Nine-week staff strike at school ends after talksThe new plan to save money will not involve restructuring or compulsory redundancies, a union says.9 Jul 2026...