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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.

Supporters gather at Youth Zone’s Site Celebration

4 June 2026

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.

Could you lead plans to invest £20 million in Tilbury?

4 June 2026

Coalhouse Fort Needs You

3 June 2026

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

Give paint a second life: Thurrock launches free paint reuse scheme at Linford HWRC

2 June 2026

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).

£158 million goes up in smoke in Thurrock every year

1 June 2026

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.

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.

New Mayor, Leader and Cabinet appointed at Thurrock Council

27 May 2026

Thurrock Council has a new Leader, Cabinet and Mayor, following Annual Council on Wednesday 27 May.

New Leader and Cabinet to be appointed at Thurrock Council

22 May 2026

A new Leader of Thurrock Council will be elected at the Council’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday 27 May following the elections on Thursday 7 May. The Leader will then appoint their cabinet and a Deputy Leader of the Council.

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