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Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign, which runs from 21 March - 6 April, is calling residents across Thurrock to show they love where they live by taking part in the mass action litter pick.

In support, the council is appealing to residents to pledge to pick one bag of litter - or more - for Keep Britain Tidy’s 10th Great British Spring Clean.

New eco-friendly doorstep collections will help residents safely recycle clothes, small electrical items, toys, books and other bric-a-brac all from the comfort of their own homes by donating them to be reused.

Thurrock Council has teamed up with Anglo Recycling to offer the new service across the borough. Recycling bric-a-brac could not be easier, simply book a collection on the council’s website, pack your recycling in a small or medium sized box, and Anglo will take care of the rest.

Thurrock Council will be hosting workshops and pop-up events across the borough in support of Child Exploitation Awareness Week.

From Monday 17 March to Friday 21 March, the council and its partners will be visiting schools in Thurrock and hosting pop-up stalls to share information about child exploitation and ways to keep young people safe.

Parents and carers can also attend a free virtual workshop which is taking place from 5.30pm until 6.30pm on Thursday 20 March, which will cover how criminals look to exploit children and give a better understanding of gangs.

Thurrock Council’s Cabinet will consider the interim plan for local government reorganisation in Greater Essex at its meeting on 19 March. If approved by Cabinet, and other councils in the county, the plan will be submitted to the UK government on 21 March.

Thurrock Council is helping residents take a step towards quitting smoking by sharing the free and flexible support that is available.

Wednesday 12 March marks National No Smoking Day, an annual campaign encouraging smokers to quit smoking for good.

Quitting smoking has significant health benefits, reducing the risk of smoke-related diseases such as lung disease, heart disease, and respiratory infections. It also improves both physical and mental well-being.

Subscriptions for the 2025/26 brown bin garden waste collections are now open. Signing up now means that subscribers can make sure they get the most out of the service.

The service has been extended to operate all year round, with no pause in winter, and prices have been frozen at 2024 levels for the upcoming year.

By subscribing now residents can guarantee that garden waste collections will continue uninterrupted from April and make sure they get a full year’s worth of collections.

This week International Women’s Day was marked in Thurrock, including events held at the council’s Civic Offices, highlighting this year’s theme #AccelerateAction

On Tuesday 4 March, Thameside Theatre was lit up in white and purple to mark the upcoming International Women’s Day.

Libraries across Thurrock brought stories to life yesterday (Thursday 6 March) as they celebrated World Book Day with a range of fun, book-themed activities.

George Hare, Thurrock's Member of Youth Parliament, joined other Youth Parliament members from across the country for a special youth session at the House of Commons.

George took the chance to speak from the Dispatch Box during a debate about the importance of public transport for young people, which was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Judith Cummins MP.

Foster carers from across Thurrock came together for a special celebration to recognise the role they play in supporting some of the borough's most vulnerable children.

Carers from Thurrock Council were invited down to Ye Olde Plough House in Bulphan on Friday 28 February for the council's annual Foster Carer Celebration Event and Award ceremony.