Thurrock Council

Essex County Council wants a larger share of the vote on a planned combined authority.

The State Cinema in Grays has been empty since 1998 and needs vital work on its roof, a council says.

Andrew Jefferies says he is "passing on the baton" as the local authority works on devolution plan.

Thameside Theatre in Grays is operating at a loss despite community support.

Peter Hughes says the shortfall will lead to redundancies of teaching staff across three schools.

Thurrock Council will ask Westminster to cancel local elections.

Drivers "who speed, race, drive in convoys and make excessive noise" will face action, say police.

Central funds are ruled out of a possible reinstatement of the foot ferry service, axed in March.