Thurrock Council1 day agoCouncil becomes latest to scrap net-zero policiesReform UK-led Thurrock Council votes to scrap a climate emergency declaration made in 2019.1 day ago1 day agoLabour win council seats after Reform resignationsTwo Reform councillors quit weeks after being elected, triggering the by-elections.1 day ago9 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 20262 Jul 2026Fears for pupils as school strike runs into its ninth weekTeaching at Grays Convent High School is being disrupted due to ongoing industrial action.2 Jul 202615 Jun 2026Man with terminal cancer fights 'unsafe' flat offerA man with brain tumour says that when he visited the 15th-floor flat offered, the lift was broken.15 Jun 202628 May 2026What are Reform's plans for Thurrock?More grass cutting and asking local businesses to help with landscaping are part of Reform's plans.28 May 202622 May 2026Two Reform councillors quit for 'personal reasons'By-elections could take place for the Grays seats, if requested by voters.22 May 202619 May 2026Reform starts legal move against new councils planThe government says it hopes to end the two-tier system, which "slows down decision-making".19 May 202614 May 2026Reform picks ex-Plymouth leader to run ThurrockRichard Bingley returns to his Essex roots after three years as leader of Plymouth City Council.14 May 2026...
