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Dear Residents,

Tributes have been paid to Terry Piccolo, who sadly passed away on Monday 6 July.

Mr Piccolo was Mayor of Thurrock from May 2019 until May 2021, the only person to ever serve two consecutive terms as Mayor of the borough. The flags at the council’s Civic Offices have been lowered to half-mast, to mark his passing.

He is survived by his wife Joan.

Parents and carers across Thurrock are being encouraged to get involved in their local Family Hubs through a range of rewarding volunteering opportunities.

Family Hubs in all localities are offering opportunities for parents and carers to join the Parent Carer Panel or become an EPEC (Empowering Parents Empowering Communities) Parent Group Leader.

Both opportunities play an active role in shaping services, supporting other families, and building stronger communities.

Have your say through the Parent Carer Panel

The interactive Beat the Street Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary challenge has come to an end, with more than 2,415 local residents clocking up an impressive 9,172 miles of active travel together.

The free six-week game transformed the streets of Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary into a giant interactive playground, encouraging residents of all ages to walk, run, cycle, scoot and wheel between ‘Beat Boxes’ to earn points and prizes.

Residents in East Tilbury can enjoy even greater access to their local library.

East Tilbury Library and Hub is now open on Wednesdays and stays open later — until 7pm — giving greater access for those who find it difficult to visit during traditional office hours. 

Some of the most inspirational children and young people from across Thurrock came together to celebrate a host of remarkable achievements at the 2026 SEND and Alternative Provision Awards.

Some of the most inspirational children and young people from across Thurrock came together to celebrate a host of remarkable achi

Cllr Bill Cook, Mayor of Thurrock raised the Armed Forces Day Flag at the council’s Civic Offices today.

The Mayor was joined by Cllr Richard Bingley, Leader of Thurrock Council, fellow councillors, Thurrock Council Cabinet members, MP Jen Craft, members of the Royal British Legion and Army Cadets and the Grays Town Band, who played the national anthem as the flag was raised.