Category Archives: Council Meetings
Trade Union Funding Cut
Thurrock Council agreed to cut the funding (£35,000) for a full time Branch Secretary. Labour leader John Kent was dismayed at the proposal. He said: “We should not forget the help the Union gave in setting up the Unitary status … Continue reading
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Tories Slammed Over Charity Waste Charge
Labour leader John Kent described Tory decision to stop free waste collection for the boroughs charities as ” mean-spirited” The Council hope to save £23,000 by stopping the free weekly collections . It will affect three charitable organisations and two … Continue reading
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Rent Hike To Rake In £60,000
Thurrock Council agreed that £60,000 could be accrued by increasing the rent of a number of commercial properties up for renewal. Chairman of the Labour Group, Carl Morris said: “What type of message does this send out to small businesses. … Continue reading
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Labour Despair at Cuts To Thurrock Libraries
Plans to cut over £50,000 from Thurrock Libraries budget were agreed last night (Wednesday) at Thurrock Council. The savings would be made by cutting staff hours and libraries closing at 5pm. Cllr Val Morris-Cook said: “What was the point in … Continue reading
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Controversial Parking Charges Agreed
In what became a bitter row, increased charges in excess of 50% were agreed last night (Wed) Earlier in the meeting a petition was handed to the Council by the Corringham Street Traders association who were one of many groups … Continue reading
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Community Forum Cuts Confirmed
Thurrock Council agreed to cut £50,000 from the budgets of the 20 Community Forums. Cllr Val Morris-Cook defended the forums as part of a rousing performance in the Chamber full of strength passion and combative wit. She said: “There are … Continue reading
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Cuts To Parent Partnership Service (PPS) Agreed
Thurrock Council agreed to make cuts in funding of up to £35,000 to the PPS. The PPS is a service for parents/carers, pupils, schools and other agencies providing information, advice and support in connection with childrens development, educational progress (including … Continue reading
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Council Tax and Budget Debate: Introduction
Confusion, farce, arcane procedure, heated debate, impassioned pleas. Some councillors really rose to the challenge and proved themselves very able debaters. Others underwhelmed greatly. What was clear was that the Labour Group were not going to let the Budget pass … Continue reading
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Council Tax Budget Debate: Editorial Comment
In a scenario such as this, the Tories are on a hiding to nothing while Labour have a number of opportunities to hit the ball out of the park. This was very much Orsett Councillor’s Mike Revell’s point when he … Continue reading →
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