The Bull pub, in Dock Road, will keep its premises licence after a review by Thurrock Council's licensing sub-committee. However, councillors agreed to tighten a number of conditions after hearing evidence from residents, Essex Police and the pub's management. One neighbour said they had been unable to open their windows on Friday and Saturday evenings for eight years because of noise coming from the pub. Representatives for the pub accepted residents' concerns, apologised for incidents that had occurred and outlined measures already introduced to improve standards. Under the revised licence conditions, the pub's outdoor garden area must close at 10.30pm, with no external speakers permitted and no outdoor screening of televised sporting events.