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The perfect way to discover the natural wonders and amazing history of the Coalhouse Fort is on one of our free guided walks.

The next walk at the fort and its park is on Wednesday, 19 August at 11am.

This free guided tour will cover the fascinating military history of the site as well as an exploration of the local wildlife.

This summer, we have been taking a proactive approach to ensuring work is carried out to keep the borough clean, tidy and presentable. It is one of the most obvious and effective ways we can help restore civic pride in Thurrock.

At the start of the summer, we announced that we would be carrying out a pothole repair blitz across the borough, and I said that I was sure you would be seeing road crews out and about fixing potholes.

The Tilbury Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board is looking for local people who can help shape how £20m of funding is used to improve neighbourhoods and lives in Tilbury.

The Tilbury Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board will help empower local people to shape the future of their neighbourhood. They will work with the Tilbury community to develop a Pride in Place Plan setting out how £2m per year will be spent over the course of a decade.

Students across Thurrock are celebrating today (Thursday 13 August) as A-level, BTEC and T-level results are released.

At South Essex College in Grays, students gathered with friends, family and tutors to receive their results and share plans for the future, with many preparing for university, apprenticeships, employment and further study.

As students begin preparing for the next stage of their journey, careers support will continue to be available throughout the summer for anyone who would like advice or guidance about their options.

When Laura and her husband first started thinking about fostering, they wanted to make a difference to the lives of children and young people, but weren't sure if they could commit to fostering full-time.

That's when they learned about respite fostering.

Approved as foster carers in 2019, Laura and her husband began by providing short-term respite care for children and young people during weekends, school holidays and bank holidays. At the time, both worked full-time, but Laura's role in a school meant respite fostering fitted around family life.

All the family is invited to get creative at Coalhouse Fort during the summer holidays, with unique activities inspired by the fort and its surroundings. 

Thurrock Council is undertaking extensive grass cutting and ground maintenance throughout Grays New Cemetery, helping to improve the appearance of the site and ensure it remains a respectful place for remembrance.

The work forms part of Thurrock Council's wider commitment to improving public spaces and restoring civic pride across the borough.

When I became Leader of Thurrock Council, I made a commitment to restore civic pride across our borough. That means creating cleaner, safer and more welcoming places where residents feel proud of where they live and confident about the future of Thurrock.