News | Thurrock Council

New Mayor takes chains of office

27 May 2022

Cllr James Halden has been inaugurated as the new Mayor of Thurrock.
The ceremony took place at Annual Council on Wednesday 25 May in the Committee Rooms of the new Civic Offices building.
Cllr Sue Little was named as Deputy Mayor for the 2022/23 municipal year.
Cllr Halden said: "I've got a profound belief in Thurrock's potential; a borough that’s has been open for business for the centuries. From rural towns to heavy industry, from a massive GDP to diverse and thriving communities, Thurrock has the opportunity to rival London and her 'square mile'.

Property seized from convicted tenant

26 May 2022

At court earlier this month, Thurrock Council regained possession of a council property linked to tenant who has been sentence to 5 years in prison, following 2 armed robberies in the Chadwell St Mary area.
In April 2021, Mr Ellisdon from Grays committed a series of robberies in the local area, stealing 2 e-scooters at knife-point from an online marketplace seller. Upon arrest, the 2 items were recovered, and Mr Ellisdon was found guilty of robbery and given a 5-year custodial sentence.

Flat fire in Chadwell St Mary

21 May 2022

Thurrock Council is aware of a fire in a 13th floor council flat in George Tilbury House, Chadwell St Mary.
The fire service was called at 9:20am and had extinguished the fire by 10:30am. It was contained to one flat and other properties on the same floor were evacuated by fire crews, as a precautionary measure. Two people have been affected by smoke inhalation as a result of the fire.

Nearly £1.3million fund to support struggling households

18 May 2022

Thurrock Council is continuing to help vulnerable households across the borough thanks to an additional £1.295million government funding for the Household Support Fund.
The funding will be used to provide essential support to households most in need including £600,000 allocated to provide free school meals in the May half-term and 6-week school summer holiday and £427,346 allocated to help low-income pensioners. On top of that additional help will be provided for care leavers.

Providers fail to come forward for two Tilbury nurseries

18 May 2022

Despite its best efforts in searching for an alternative provider, Thurrock Council has today had to announce regretfully the upcoming closure of two of its nurseries, Little Pirates and Neptune, both based in Tilbury.
The council opened a procurement process in January, in hope of attracting a nursery provider keen to offer continuity of service and peace of mind for local parents. However, despite a long search and a fair open market process, no provider was found to take on the contracts from September this year.

Magistrates' appearance leads to "hefty fine" for littering

17 May 2022

A man who refused to pay an on-the-spot littering fine after Thurrock Council's Environmental Enforcement Officers saw him dropping a cigarette end in Grays will now have to pay out £741 in fines and costs after being found guilty at Basildon Magistrates Court.
Thomas Fedotovas, of Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, appeared before magistrates on Friday 13 May, where he was ordered to pay a £207 fine, £500 costs and a victim surcharge of £34 for littering.

Fly-tipper forced to pay more than £1,200

12 May 2022

A fly-tipper had their vehicle seized and had to pay out £1,260 in fines and costs after council Environmental Enforcement Officers tracked them down using CCTV evidence.
Officers seized the vehicle from outside a home in Blackshots yesterday (Wednesday 11 May). It has been returned to the owner after they admitted fly-tipping in West Tilbury in February 2022 and paid £1,000 in fines, plus £260 in costs.

Residents urged to have their say on proposals to take 'almost 11% of local green belt land'

12 May 2022

Thurrock Council is encouraging residents across the borough to share their views on controversial plans to build new roads and a further tunnel under the Thames, linking Thurrock to Kent.
The National Highways-led Lower Thames Crossing programme is set to be one of the largest transport infrastructure projects ever seen in the UK.
Under the current proposals, the crossing will incorporate two new 4km long tunnels running under the Thames, as part of 23km of new road infrastructure connecting the M25 to the A13 in Thurrock, through to the A2 in Kent.

Make a difference during Foster Care Fortnight

11 May 2022

Foster Care Fortnight – from Monday 9 May to Sunday 22 May this year – is the UK's biggest foster care awareness-raising campaign.
Cllr Barry Johnson, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, said: "Thurrock Fostering is looking for new or experienced Foster Carers to provide short, medium or long term care. You do not have to live in Thurrock to be a Foster Carer with us.

Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay to visit Thurrock

11 May 2022

The Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Thurrock during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.
Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen's Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In England, the Queen's Baton Relay will provide the opportunity for communities to experience the excitement for Birmingham 2022, as the 11 days of showstopping sport nears ever closer.