Thurrock

American  

[thur-uhk, thuhr-] / ˈθɜr ək, ˈθʌr- /

noun

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

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Thurrock British  

/ ˈθʌrək /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

McMurdock sits as an independent for South Basildon and East Thurrock, which includes Corringham, and he confirmed he would like to rejoin the party.

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However, Labour-run Thurrock Council has proposed a four-council model.

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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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