News

Celebrating the volunteers of Thurrock

29 May 2026

Thurrock Council is celebrating the invaluable contribution volunteers make to our community as part of marking national Volunteers’ Week (Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June).

There are a host of local people who give up their time and energy to support the council’s work in our communities in many unique ways.

Flying the flags for Thurrock

28 May 2026
A special ceremony took place at Thurrock Council’s Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, today, Thursday 28 May, as the flag of The Arms of the Borough of Thurrock was raised at the council’s Civic Offices, for the first time.

New Leader and Cabinet to be appointed at Thurrock Council

22 May 2026
A new Leader of Thurrock Council will be elected at the Council’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday 27 May following the elections on Thursday 7 May. The Leader will then appoint their cabinet and a Deputy Leader of the Council.

Hundreds discover career opportunities at employability event

22 May 2026

Residents from across the borough discovered exciting job opportunities in some of the fastest growing industries at Thurrock Council’s latest employability event. 

The Old Court House in Grays hosted a Creative, Cultural, and Digital Event on Thursday 21 May, which gave attendees the chance to discuss job vacancies with career experts, network with professionals, and develop their career skills.

Dive into the Essex Book Festival

21 May 2026

Bestselling author Lesley Kara is coming to Grays Central Library on Tuesday 2 June at 7pm as part of the annual Essex Book Festival.

 

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