We’re very sorry to report that due to a technical issue, some council tenants will experience a delay in their direct debit payments for rent being taken.
If you normally pay your rent by direct debit on the 15th of the month, your rent will not be taken from your accounts on Monday 15 September 2025. The council is working hard to resolve the problem and the money will be taken as soon as possible.
Thurrock Council is inviting residents to share their views on a range of local issues that touch everyday life across the borough – from how our parks and play areas are improved, to the state of our roads, to future job opportunities and plans for cleaner travel. Each survey is quick and easy to complete and gives you the chance to Have Your Say and influence real decisions in Thurrock.
Here are all the open surveys right now, with links so you can click through and take part:
Thurrock Council has published its full proposal for changes to future local government in Essex as the deadline looms for all county local authorities to submit their own ideas to ministers.
At next week’s Cabinet meeting, Thurrock’s most senior councillors will have the opportunity to endorse a proposal which is focused on creating four new unitary local authorities in Essex, with value-for-money, financial stability and keeping decision-making close to communities at its core.
Proposals to sell 14 shopping parades currently owned by Thurrock Council will go to Cabinet for a decision next week.
If approved 200 year leases would be sold for the ground floor shopping units while the council would retain freehold ownership of the buildings and council flats that are above the shops.
On 1 September, three of Thurrock’s care-experienced young people led a powerful and moving Power of Participation workshop for foster carers, sharing their personal journeys through the care system.
The session, attended by foster carers, fostering management, Participation and Engagement Officers, and a Care Experienced Personal Advisor, focused on what it’s really like to come into foster care.
A new licensing scheme which will ensure better conditions for those living in smaller houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) will come into force on Sunday (7 September) in Thurrock.
Under the new scheme, landlords of properties housing three or four unrelated people from two or more households must now apply for a licence. Previously only homes with five or more people living in them needed a licence.
The council recognises the importance of celebrating our national identity, which we do appropriately by flying the St George flag year-round at the council, and celebrating key dates in our proud history, like VE Day.
Thurrock Council marked Merchant Navy Day by raising the Red Ensign Flag at the Town Hall, Grays, on Wednesday 3 September. The event was led by Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Sue Shinnick and honoured the dedicated men and women of the Merchant Navy, past and present.
The day opened with a prayer and speech from the Mayor of Thurrock then closed with a message from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Lynn Worrall. Many were in attendance including the Merchant Navy Association as well as some veterans, and councillors.
Two much-loved green spaces in Thurrock are about to get a new lease of life, and local residents are being asked to help shape their future.
Corringham Town Park
First opened in time for the 2012 Olympics, Corringham Town Park has been a favourite spot for families, young people, and fitness enthusiasts. With its games area, climbing wall, and outdoor gym, it became a hub of activity for the community.
Thurrock Council has served a planning enforcement notice on the owners of plot of land in Vange Road, Vange, after they breached planning regulations to convert a garden nursery into a storage and distribution use
The enforcement notice, which was served on the owners last week, gives them one month to stop using the land for storage and distribution purposes and remove all skips and vehicles.