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What are your thoughts on the future of Local Government in Thurrock? 

20 August 2025

Let us know before our survey closes on Wednesday 27 August.
Take part in our Have Your Say on Local Government Reorganisation survey.
We are asking Thurrock residents to share your views now on the Government’s proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), which aims to simplify council structures and strengthen local decision-making.

Thurrock residents find out more and share their views on changes to local government

8 August 2025

Thurrock residents find out more and share their views on changes to local government.
On Wednesday 6 August, residents joined an online webinar to learn more about the changes that are happening to councils in Greater Essex. Hosted by Councillor Lynn Worrall, Leader of Thurrock Council, and council officers, the session gave residents the chance to ask questions, raise concerns, and share their views on the future shape of local government in Greater Essex.
The discussion was lively and thoughtful discussion, covering a wide range of important topics such as:

Talk to Thurrock Council’s top team about Local Government Reorganisation

31 July 2025

Residents, local businesses and other stakeholders will have an opportunity to speak with Thurrock Council’s top team to learn more about what Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) will mean for the borough and ask any questions they may have.
The council has set up two public question time events in August, the first online through a live video meeting and the second face-to-face/in-person at the Thameside Theatre.

Council launches new Annual Report of performance as Leader notes progress in improvement journey, despite challenges looming large

25 July 2025

Thurrock Council’s Cabinet approved a new Annual Report of council performance at its meeting on Wednesday 22 July. The first such report produced in years, it sits alongside the new Corporate Plan as a suite of documents which improve transparency and challenge into the council’s work as it works hard to improve services to residents.

Thurrock Council Responds to Fifth Commissioners Report to Government

19 June 2025

Today the Government published the latest report from Commissioners into the recent progress made by Thurrock Council as it navigates its recovery and improvement journey. In their fifth report to the Government, the team of independent commissioners appointed by Government note further substantive progress has been made and recognises the challenging landscape in which the council operates.

Latest Commissioners’ report on progress at Thurrock Council is published

6 March 2025

The fourth Commissioners’ report detailing Thurrock Council’s progress on its improvement and recovery journey has today been published by the Government.

Legal proceedings confirmed

14 March 2024

Thurrock Council can confirm that proceedings have been issued in the High Court against Liam Kavanagh. We are advised not to say more at this stage but will provide further information when we are able to do so.
Find out more about the council’s intervention and improvement.

Statement on publication of Commissioners' third report

7 March 2024

Thurrock Council's Leader has responded to the latest report about the intervention and improvement at the council following the publication of a report by commissioners today, Thursday 7 March 2024.

Toucan proceeds will pay down over half a billion pounds of debt

21 February 2024

Thurrock Council has received just over £510m in payments following the sale of Toucan Energy Holdings, which the council will use to pay down debt.
Cllr Andrew Jefferies, Leader of Thurrock Council, said: "This not only allows us to pay down a significant amount of debt, and reduces the borrowing costs associated with that debt, it also provides further clarity to our financial position as we continue to work towards Thurrock Council's financial recovery.

Toucan Energy asset sale will reduce Thurrock Council debt

25 January 2024

The successful sale of Toucan Energy's solar portfolio will see Thurrock Council divesting a significant asset and allow the council to pay down hundreds of millions of pounds of debt.
Toucan Energy Holdings entered administration in November 2022, with Thurrock Council as the primary creditor.
It has today been announced that the portfolio of 53 solar farms has been acquired by Schroders Greencoat at a sale price of circa £700m. The sale will see a significant sum returned to Thurrock Council and is the single biggest contributor towards the council's financial recovery.