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Sue Shinnick has been inaugurated as the new Mayor of Thurrock. The ceremony took place at Annual Council on Wednesday 26 May. In a break with tradition the meeting was held in the Thameside Theatre rather than the Council Chamber to allow for social distancing. James Halden was named as Deputy Mayor for the 2021/22 municipal year. Sue Shinnick said: “I am looking forward to taking up my duties as Mayor in what I expect will be a very exciting year ahead. “I will be working hard and doing all I can to promote the wonderful borough of Thurrock and ensuring that everyone who lives here can take advantage of the all the fantastic opportunities available.”
Cllr Sue Shinnick has been inaugurated as the new Mayor of Thurrock yourthurrock.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yourthurrock.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Thurrock foster carers given full Council Tax exemption
FROM April 2021, foster carers in Thurrock who foster with Thurrock Council will be exempt from paying any Council Tax – a saving of £1,600 a year for the average band D property.
This new benefit has been championed by Thurrock Council and is available to Thurrock foster carers, as an enhanced offer to recognise the love and care they provide to Thurrock children.
Thurrock has a comprehensive support offer available to foster carers including therapy, a very competitive financial package and a welcoming fostering community. This is also an opportunity to increase the number of fostering families who can enjoy this offer and provide loving homes to local children.
Ask Teddi app designed to support parents and guardians launched in Thurrock
ASK Teddi a free app that offers advice and information for parents and carers of children under 5 years-old in Thurrock is now available to download.
The app, which in Thurrock stands for ‘Ask Thurrock Early Development Digital Initiative’ gives parents and carers a toolkit of expert and evidence based advice as well as giving them access to reliable resources and information around the clock.
Cllr James Halden, Cabinet Member for Children’s and Adult Social Care, said: “Ask Teddi is a unique and innovative use of digital technology that is able to provide personalised information to its users.