Tag: Thurrock

Thurrock Council asks government to cancel local elections

Thurrock Council asks government to cancel local elections

Simon Dedman/BBCJohn Kent, Labour leader of Thurrock Council, says there is not time to hold local elections due to local government reorganisation.Th [...]
Labour takes Thurrock in night of mixed results

Labour takes Thurrock in night of mixed results

Conservatives lose seats to Labour at Thurrock with results coming in from eight other councils. www.bbc.com [...]
Bankrupt Thurrock Council hopes to raise £1bn after solar farm sale

Bankrupt Thurrock Council hopes to raise £1bn after solar farm sale

Thurrock Council says it hopes to pay off most of its debt from the sale of solar farms and land. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Thurrock Council: 'Systemic weaknesses' led to £1.3bn debt

Thurrock Council: 'Systemic weaknesses' led to £1.3bn debt

A long-awaited report says there were "systemic weaknesses" at debt-ridden Thurrock Council. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Thurrock Council proposes 9.99% tax increase and budget cuts

Thurrock Council proposes 9.99% tax increase and budget cuts

Conservatives in Thurrock propose cuts to youth work and bus services in next year's budget. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Bankrupt Thurrock Council asks for £636m bailout and tax hike

Bankrupt Thurrock Council asks for £636m bailout and tax hike

Thurrock is in council tax rise and bailout negotiations as it tries to address its £1.5bn debt. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Thurrock Council issues S114 notice of financial distress

Thurrock Council issues S114 notice of financial distress

Thurrock Council is ceasing spending on all but essential services due to its £469m debt. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Thurrock Council poised to issue financial distress warning

Thurrock Council poised to issue financial distress warning

The Conservative-controlled unitary council is in the middle of a "best value inspection and improvement process" carried out by neighbouring Essex Co [...]
Thurrock Council leader resigns as government steps in

Thurrock Council leader resigns as government steps in

There are serious concerns about the Tory-run council's financial risk and debt, the BBC has learned. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
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