Big Lunches are back this Summer, and they are going to be bigger and better than ever.
Entry to the Big Lunches and the majority of activities, like bouncy castles, facepainting and entertainment, remain completely free and families are encouraged to bring along a picnic.
I’m delighted to introduce myself as the new Leader of Thurrock Council, Cllr Richard Bingley.
The elections brought a lot of political change in Thurrock, and it’s a real honour to have been chosen to represent residents in my ward, and to lead the council, with the support of my new Cabinet colleagues.
The Leader of Thurrock Council, Cllr Richard Bingley, has written today to the Secretary of State, for Housing, Communities and Local Government, asking him to free the council from the distraction and cost of reorganisation so it can continue to focus on improvement and economic growth.
On 3 June, local supporters, partners and young people came together for the OnSide Youth Zone Thames Gateway Site Celebration event, to get an exciting first look at the construction’s progress.
Residents are being encouraged to donate and collect reusable leftover paint through a new paint reuse scheme at the Linford Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC).
Every pound spent on tobacco goes up in smoke, according to new analysis released today (31 May), showing smoking costs Thurrock an estimated £158 million every year.
Thurrock Council is celebrating the invaluable contribution volunteers make to our community as part of marking national Volunteers’ Week (Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June).
There are a host of local people who give up their time and energy to support the council’s work in our communities in many unique ways.
A special ceremony took place at Thurrock Council’s Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, today, Thursday 28 May, as the flag of The Arms of the Borough of Thurrock was raised at the council’s Civic Offices, for the first time.
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