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Thurrock Big Lunches are back

5 June 2026
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.

A message from the Leader of Thurrock Council

5 June 2026

Dear residents,

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.

Council urges Government to rethink local government reorganisation

5 June 2026
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.

Coalhouse Fort Needs You

3 June 2026

Coalhouse Fort, one of Thurrock’s most important historic landmarks, is looking for volunteers. 

 

Celebrating the volunteers of Thurrock

29 May 2026

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.

Flying the flags for Thurrock

28 May 2026
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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