Thurrock

[ thur-uhk, thuhr- ]

noun

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

Thurrock

/ ˈθʌrək /

noun

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

Example Sentences

Thurrock "believes that valuations of the solar assets undertaken by APSE, which they allowed the council to rely on, were negligent and overvalued those assets".

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Ms Baines said she "remains hopeful there is a positive resolution" but told the BBC that Thurrock's action would mean "other councils become embroiled" in paying for their financial failure.

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High Court proceedings have begun against businessman Liam Kavanagh and Rockfire Group, who Thurrock invested hundreds of millions with.

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Last year, a government commissioned report concluded Thurrock, which at the time was run by a Conservative administration, lost "substantial sums of public money" because of systemic weaknesses and a "dereliction" in leadership.

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Financially troubled Thurrock Council is considering legal claims against more than 20 other local authorities.

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