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Local politicians have responded following the fire which destroyed the World’s End pub in Tilbury yesterday.

Cllr Russell Cherry, Cabinet Member for Veterans, Enforcement and Environment, said: “Thurrock has an incredible heritage and the World’s End is an important part of that, so I was terribly sorry to learn of the fire which has all but destroyed it.

“Only last week we launched the borough’s heritage trails, with the World’s End being one of the sites that people could see. It is a clear and tangible connection to Tilbury’s rich naval history. 

Thurrock Council would like to thank the British Divers Marine Life Rescue volunteers and the Port of London Authority, whose combined efforts meant that nearly all of a pod of around 25 pilot whales that swam into the Thames near Tilbury made it safely back out to sea. 

Both organisations worked together to ‘herd’ the pod of whales back out to their natural habitat after they swam into the Thames Estuary, putting themselves in real danger of becoming stranded on the shore. 

Residents’ views are already helping Thurrock Council take tougher action against illegal tobacco and vape sales – with targeted enforcement in Grays the first of further activity planned across the borough.

Cllr Russell Cherry has taken on a new portfolio in Thurrock Council’s Cabinet, joining administration colleagues as Cabinet Member for Veterans, Enforcement and Environment.

Cllr Richard Bingley, Leader of Thurrock Council, said: “This new role will help to provide a greater focus on some key areas of work that we know are important to residents.

Thurrock residents who smoke are being encouraged to make a quit attempt this October and take advantage of free support available to help them quit for good.

Stoptober is back, encouraging millions of people across England to come together and give quitting smoking a go.

As Leader of Thurrock Council, one of my Administration's core priorities is the recovery of civic pride.

Residents will, I hope, already be noticing an increase in cleaning and greening across the borough: better maintained parks, cleared footpaths and public spaces, and improvements to important civic buildings including the Thameside Theatre, Thurrock Museum and Library.

Thurrock Council and Aveley Village Community Foundation have teamed up to deliver exciting upgrades to the skate park at Aveley Recreation Park.

New ramps and other improvements will allow skaters and scooter riders to enjoy even more daring and challenging activities, with additional features to help them test and develop their skills.

Cllr Richard Bingley, Leader of Thurrock Council, said: “These improvements have made the skate park at Aveley Recreation Park better than ever and will provide more fun and excitement for everyone who uses it.

Cllr Richard Bingley has issued a statement to set the record straight that Langdon Hills Country Park was not at risk from development.

Thurrock Council has launched a new community fund, putting the power in the hands of local people to make positive changes in their neighbourhoods. 

The council has allocated £250,000 from the Government-funded Pride in Place Impact Fund to give residents, community groups and small businesses the opportunity to help improve public spaces, create or improve community facilities, and rejuvenate high streets and town centres. 

Residents of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to get active, try something new and meet new people through free weekly tennis sessions taking place in Thurrock's parks.

The Barclays Free Park Tennis programme offers welcoming, beginner-friendly sessions that are completely free to attend, making it easier than ever for residents to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of being active outdoors.