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Residents clean up in Chafford Hundred

20 October 2026

Residents in Chafford Hundred showed their pride in their local community after collecting 14 bags of litter during a community litter pick on Drake Road.

Repair work helps keep Thurrock's streets safe and well maintained

20 October 2026

Thurrock Council has completed a series of repairs across the borough as part of its Civic Pride programme to create clean, safe and well-maintained places.

Recent work has included repairing damaged safety railings in Tilbury, reinstating a bollard and repairing footway damage in South Ockendon, and replacing damaged footway surfaces in Aveley.

The repairs were carried out by the council's Reactive Highway Maintenance team, which responds to issues identified through inspections as well as concerns reported by residents, councillors and local communities.

Careers fair connects residents with local opportunities

19 October 2026

Residents looking to take the next step in their careers met leading employers and training providers at a careers fair hosted by Thurrock Council at the Thameside Theatre on Thursday 15 October.

The free event, delivered in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and sponsored by Statera Energy, brought together employers and training providers from the construction, green skills, transport and logistics sectors.

We are the young reading champions!

16 October 2026
Young volunteers who gave up part of their summer holidays to support Thurrock Library’s Summer Reading Challenge were honoured at a special ceremony at Blackshots Civic Hall, on Thursday, 8 October.

Being part of a fostering family

16 October 2026
As part of Children of Foster Carers Week, we're shining a light on the experiences of the children and family members who help make fostering such a success.

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