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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Neil Woodbridge, who runs Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions, a social enterprise supporting people with disabilities in Thurrock, Essex, felt it would be "disastrous".

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The 67-year-old runs the Thurrock Centre for Independent Living, which provides legal advice to disabled people.

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Both Thurrock and Rochford councils have suggest a four-unitary model, but they have drawn the borders differently.

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Thurrock Council has been approached for comment.

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Southend and Thurrock councils are separate unitary authorities, that provide all local government services.

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