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£3m Government funding to support Greater Essex Devolution

19 September 2025
Thurrock Council has welcomed new Government funding that will help drive forward the next stage of devolution for Greater Essex.
The Government has confirmed £3 million of capacity funding over three years (£1m per year) to support Thurrock, Essex County Council and Southend-on-Sea City Council with the legal and practical work associated with establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) for Greater Essex.

Thurrock Council backs the creation of a new Mayoral authority for Greater Essex

18 September 2025
Thurrock Council endorsed the creation of a new Mayoral authority for Greater Essex at its Cabinet meeting on 17 September - a landmark step that could see more powers, funding, and decisions made closer to the people of Thurrock and Greater Essex, which will bring significant benefits to local residents. 
Benefits can include: 

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. 

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.

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.

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