Thurrock

American

[thur-uhk, thuhr-] / ˈθɜr ək, ˈθʌr- /

noun

unitary authority in Essex, SE England, on the N of the Thames River. 71 sq. mi. (184 sq. km).

Thurrock British

/ ˈθʌrək /

noun

a unitary authority in SE England, in Essex. Pop: 145 300 (2003 est). Area: 163 sq km (63 sq miles)

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Local elections in Norfolk, Suffolk, Blackburn, Lincoln, Thurrock and two dozen more parts of England, will now take place on 7 May, and about £63 million will be made available to local authorities who are undergoing changes.

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Meanwhile, the leader of Labour-run Thurrock Council Lynn Worrall said it was "disappointing that this decision has been reversed so late in the day".

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The MP for Thurrock said improving early intervention and making mainstream schools more inclusive could lead to a reduction in high-needs support and save money.

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There had been speculation behind the scenes for the past week that the county could join Harlow, Basildon and Thurrock councils in having their elections postponed.

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Families who spoke to the BBC described what they said was an increasingly punitive environment at Mossbourne Port Side Academy and Mossbourne Fobbing Academy in Thurrock, alleging frequent detentions for minor issues, a lack of flexibility for pupils with additional needs and poor communication from staff.

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