by Tasha Turner With average petrol and diesel taxes for the UK still the highest of any other EU country, one Essex MP has vowed to work hard for his constituents. Harlow MP Robert Halfon said "This war on motorists has got to stop." as he announced...
Stephen Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has spent the weekend remembering the fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice. The weekend started (11/11/17) with a special breakfast with the Basildon Borough Veterans Breakfast Club. The commemorative breakfast was followed by an Act of...
Sprinklers will be installed in all council-owned properties on the Felmores estate as part of an ongoing project to improve fire safety. Basildon Council’s Housing and Community Contracts sub-committee agreed to award a contract for the work to Billericay-based company ProRite Ltd at a meeting on...
by Matthew Martino The future isn't looking pretty for International Development Secretary Priti Patel as further information about her Israel meetings continues to unfold. Prime Minister Theresa May is now under increasing pressure to remove Priti Patel from her cabinet after she apologised for 12 undisclosed meetings...
Making the most of their Sunday thousands of people joined Harlow Council on the 5th November 2017 to celebrate Bonfire Night in Harlow Town Park. Around 22,000 people are estimated to have attended last night’s celebrations making it one of the largest crowds at this event...
Harlow Council last night appointed an Acting Managing Director as part of a cost cutting measure. Brian Keane has been appointed the Acting Managing Director for Harlow Council. The interim appointment follows a proposal agreed by the Council in April 2017 to create a new single Chief...
Harlow MP, Robert Halfon will today host his 6th annual Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair at the Harlow Leisurezone. The event presents an amazing opportunity for local jobseekers and students to find out about training and employment opportunities in Harlow and the surrounding area. 40 companies, including Pitney...
Stephen Metcalfe, local Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock recently met firefighters in Westminster to recognise and celebrate the invaluable work they do keeping our communities safe. ‘love your firefighters’, hosted by the Fire Brigades’ Union (FBU), was attended by more than 70...
Basildon Council has been recognised by the RSPCA again for its contribution to improving animal welfare. The Animal Control Team have been awarded the prestigious Gold Stray Dog Footprint 2017 for going above and beyond statutory service requirements. They were assessed on mechanisms and policies in...
A wide range of organisations came together to provide information, advice and guidance to help local residents save money and reduce their bills. Citizens Advice, Basildon Council, JobCentre Plus and The Library Service hosted the Money Matters event in the Basildon Centre last week. Residents dropped in...
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