Thurrock receives £200m debt support despite ‘dangerous precedent’ concerns

Thurrock Council has confirmed receipt of a £200m debt support package from the government in what the authority described as a “real boost” in managing its financial situation.

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The authority has been subject to government intervention since issuing a section 114 notice in 2022 and has required exceptional financial support (EFS), while

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