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Thurrock's children encouraged to “Read to the Beat” this summer

10 July 2026

Children across Thurrock are being invited to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, which has launched in libraries across the borough this July. All children can sign up from Saturday 11 July and can start receiving their stickers from Monday 20 July.

Upgraded Tilbury play area

10 July 2026
This week, residents, community representatives and project partners joined Thurrock Council to celebrate the opening of the upgraded play area in Anchor Fields, Tilbury.

Issues with My Account access

9 July 2026
We are aware of an issue affecting My Account logins and password resets on mobile devices. There are some possible workarounds that could help while work takes place to resolve it.

Volunteering opportunities for parents and carers

8 July 2026

Parents and carers across Thurrock are being encouraged to get involved in their local Family Hubs through a range of rewarding volunteering opportunities.

Family Hubs in all localities are offering opportunities for parents and carers to join the Parent Carer Panel or become an EPEC (Empowering Parents Empowering Communities) Parent Group Leader.

Both opportunities play an active role in shaping services, supporting other families, and building stronger communities.

Have your say through the Parent Carer Panel

Tributes paid to former Mayor of Thurrock, Terry Piccolo

8 July 2026

Tributes have been paid to Terry Piccolo, who sadly passed away on Monday 6 July.

Mr Piccolo was Mayor of Thurrock from May 2019 until May 2021, the only person to ever serve two consecutive terms as Mayor of the borough. The flags at the council’s Civic Offices have been lowered to half-mast, to mark his passing.

He is survived by his wife Joan.

Beat the Street Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary comes to a successful close

6 July 2026

The interactive Beat the Street Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary challenge has come to an end, with more than 2,415 local residents clocking up an impressive 9,172 miles of active travel together.

The free six-week game transformed the streets of Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary into a giant interactive playground, encouraging residents of all ages to walk, run, cycle, scoot and wheel between ‘Beat Boxes’ to earn points and prizes.

East Tilbury Library and Hub Extends Opening Hours

1 July 2026

Residents in East Tilbury can enjoy even greater access to their local library.

East Tilbury Library and Hub is now open on Wednesdays and stays open later — until 7pm — giving greater access for those who find it difficult to visit during traditional office hours. 

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