A new Finance Commissioner for Thurrock Council has been appointed by the Government. Denise Murray will replace Nicole Wood who stepped down last month.
Denise will join Gavin Jones, Lead Commissioner and Dr Dave Smith, MD Commissioner, in their work to support the council on its recovery journey, and ensure its financial position continues to improve.
A physical activity game that has engaged over a million people is coming to South Ockendon and Aveley.
Beat the Street will take place from Wednesday 23 April to Wednesday 21 May, thanks to funding from a National Lottery grant from Sport England.
The interactive game encourages people of all ages to get active by transforming outdoor spaces into a real-life adventure. Residents will soon notice special sensors called Beat Boxes appearing on lampposts across the area.
Thurrock Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Waste and Recycling Collection Policy at its meeting on 19 March 2025. The new Waste and Recycling Collection Policy will improve service reliability for residents, increase recycling rates and ensure the council meets its legislative requirements for collections and recycling.
The policy will reduce the environmental impact of waste through a new weekly food waste collection service, by increasing the recycling rate to 50% by 2030, and reducing landfill to zero.
Residents across Thurrock can enjoy a relaxing space to knit and socialise at one of the Knit and natter groups hosted in libraries across Thurrock.
The knitting groups offer a welcoming space for people of all abilities to bring along knitting and crocheting projects while enjoying a chat and making new friends. Craft books are available to lend a helping hand and inspire attendee's next knitting project.
Mother’s Day is a time for celebration, reflection, and gratitude. But for foster carers, it can also be a delicate balance of making the day special for the children in their care while also receiving love and appreciation for the important role they play in the child's life.
We spoke to some of our very own foster carers from here in Thurrock about what Mother’s Day means to them.
Caroline's blended family celebration
For Caroline Bernard, Mother’s Day is a joyful occasion where her foster children and her own daughters come together.
Cllr John Kent, the Leader of Thurrock Council, said:
“There is no place for violence in Thurrock, and I am shocked and appalled to hear that last night several young people in our borough were the victims of violence. I am thankful that they are being well cared for, and wish them and their families well for a speedy recovery.
“We are working closely with the police to support their investigations and bring those responsible to justice. We will also support the school community through this difficult time.
Thurrock Council is set to begin a major decarbonisation project to improve the energy efficiency of 206 homes across the borough.
This initiative, funded by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund – Wave 2.2, aims to upgrade homes with the poorest thermal performance, ensuring they achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B or C.
The Greater Essex Interim Plan for local government reorganisation has been submitted to the government following a meeting today of the Leaders and Chief Executives of the 15 councils in Greater Essex.
Leaders and Chief Executives this afternoon signed a joint letter to Jim McMahon MP, the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution.
Purfleet Pantry & Café has announced it now welcomes members from West Thurrock, Aveley, and South Ockendon, giving more residents access to affordable, healthy food and essential items.
The Chadwell community has been able to enjoy a local breakfast club thanks to the voluntary efforts of one local resident.
Sharon, from Chadwell, voluntarily runs a local breakfast club at the Chadwell Community Room on Godman Road, to give residents a place to eat and socialise at a low cost in the mornings.
The breakfast club started in 2019 before taking a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic and relaunching in 2022.
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