News

Some of Thurrock’s most remarkable looked-after children and young people were recognised for their inspiring achievements during a special awards ceremony.

The Children Looked After Celebration Event was held at Blackshots Civic Hall on Friday 12 June, bringing together young people, carers, councillors and council staff.

Festive fun will be back at the Thameside Theatre this year with the return of the ever popular panto.

Tilbury will soon have a new community run pantry and café after planning permission was granted to transform an underused building in Civic Square into a community shop, cafe and hub for local people.

Following investment from the Tilbury Towns Fund, the building, and its extension into the existing Tilbury Library, will be transformed into a multi-use site supporting the local community.

Better communications with tenants; proactive maintenance to avoid serious repairs and completing more repairs on the first visit are among improvements laid out in the new repairs and maintenance contract for the council’s housing. 

Thurrock Council has appointed Mears to deliver the services for council homes in the borough.

Residents can now receive the latest news and updates from Thurrock Council directly to their phone by following the council’s new WhatsApp channel.

The Thurrock Council WhatsApp channel is a one-way broadcast service, providing residents with key updates, campaign information, events and helpful advice – all in one place. Personal phone numbers and details remain private and are not visible to the council or other followers.

The channel is free to follow, and residents can opt in or out at any time.

Dear residents,

I’m delighted to introduce myself as the new Leader of Thurrock Council, Cllr Richard Bingley.

The elections brought a lot of political change in Thurrock, and it’s a real honour to have been chosen to represent residents in my ward, and to lead the council, with the support of my new Cabinet colleagues.