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Have your say to help nature thrive

30 August 2024

A new consultation is asking residents to comment on key locations and strategies that will help nature thrive and benefit the wider environment.
The Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), which includes Thurrock, asks residents to share their views on the best ways to help nature have an opportunity to recover.
Cllr Lee Watson, Cabinet member for Good Growth, said: "This strategy will help us to identify the key areas where natural habitats and wildlife can flourish, and in turn enhance the borough's environment.

Coalhouse Fort is set to re-open its doors

30 August 2024

Historic Coalhouse Fort in East Tilbury is set to re-open its gates to visitors for the first time in 4 years as surveys get underway to identify what works are required to return the fort to its former glory.
A series of open days will also take place at Coalhouse Fort, giving residents with an interest in history an opportunity to have their say on how it should be run in the future.

Successful enforcement case leads to removal of eyesore in neighbourhood

28 August 2024

Thurrock Council is pleased to announce the successful resolution of a recent enforcement case that highlights the critical role our enforcement team plays in maintaining the aesthetic standards of our Borough.
An unauthorised brick wall was constructed on a modern estate in East Tilbury, creating an eye-sore for neighbours and local residents.

Celebrations in Purfleet-on-Thames for Gurkha war memorial

23 August 2024

Last Sunday (18 August), the Thurrock Nepalese (Gurkha) Community unveiled Thurrock's first Gurkha war monument at Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre. Funded by the Thurrock Nepalese (Gurkha) Community, the monument, known as The Gurkhas' Memorial Thurrock, is the first to include the names of all 26 soldiers, 13 Nepalese and 13 British, serving with Gurkha regiments who have received the Victoria Cross.

Meet our Summer Reading Challenge volunteer

23 August 2024

The Summer Reading Challenge is a fantastic way of keeping kids reading and entertained over the summer holidays. Its aim is to inspire children to become storytellers and makers by encouraging them to read for pleasure and develop their creative thinking skills.
Running from Saturday 13 July to Saturday 7 September 2024, children are challenged to read 6 library books over the summer with the chance to win cool prizes and medals for completing the challenge.

Annual electoral canvass begins

23 August 2024

Residents are being encouraged to ensure they are registered to vote as Thurrock Council begins its annual electoral canvass.
Between Friday 23 August and Sunday 15 September, households across the borough will receive a form requesting that occupants verify the accuracy of the information on the electoral register.
Residents must advise the council if any changes to the details of the form are needed, or confirm the details are correct if the form is requesting a response to be given.

Students receive GCSE results

22 August 2024

Thousands of students across Thurrock received their GCSE results today, Thursday 22 August.
Cllr Vikki Hartstean, Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education, said: “It was wonderful to visit Grays Covent High School and The Hathaway Academy this morning to talk with some of the students who were receiving their GCSE results to hear all about their hard work and what they have planned for the future.
“I know some young people may be nervous about leaving secondary school and may be unsure of what route to take for their next steps.

Thurrock Council launches new community pantry

22 August 2024

The Purfleet-on-Thames community celebrated a special launch of a new local pantry and café today, aiming to give residents better access to affordable, healthy food and everyday essentials.
The Purfleet Community Pantry and Café is the result of a joint effort by the council, the Purfleet on Thames Community Forum, The Peabody Trust and Thurrock CVS, and incredible volunteers from the Purfleet Community Hub; Joanne, Kyra, Becky, Terri, Mo, John, Scott and Nicole, to help local families struggling through the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Thameside Theatre continuing to book performances until end of 2025

20 August 2024

Residents will be able to enjoy arts, entertainment and music at the Thameside Theatre which is booking acts all the way up to the end of December 2025.
The Thameside Theatre is part of the Thameside Complex at the heart of Grays and provides a wide range of opportunities for diverse communities to come together and experience inclusive and exciting productions, events, learning and celebrations.
Deputy Leader of Thurrock Council, Cllr Lynn Worrall said: "We are delighted to be able to continue programming for the Thameside Theatre until the end of 2025.

High Court legal action launched to recover multi-million pound investment funds

15 August 2024

Thurrock Council has launched a High Court lawsuit against businessman Liam Kavanagh and investment company Rockfire Capital Ltd to recover misappropriated investment funds.
Court papers, published this week, confirm that Thurrock Council is suing its former investment partners for deliberately misleading the council to inflate the value of investments, exaggerating the purchase cost and value of renewable energy facilities, and misusing around £150m of investment funds to pay for Kavanagh's lavish lifestyle rather than for the permitted purpose in breach of trust.