Thurrock has 49 councillors. Each has an overriding duty to the community as a whole, and a special duty to residents in their ward.
The Leader of the Council and 7 other councillors form the 'Cabinet'. Each Cabinet member is responsible for a policy area, known as a portfolio – see Cabinet portfolio holders. To find out more, go to how the council works.
Go to Ordnance Survey election maps – Thurrock wards for current ward boundaries.