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Action taken on unauthorised vehicle movements in Stanford-le-Hope

6 July 2020

Enforcement action taken by Thurrock Council could see companies who continue to drive HGVs and lorries on residential streets during anti-social hours taken to court.
HGVs and lorries have been causing significant disruption to residential streets near a Stanford-le-Hope industrial estate outside the permitted hours of 7am to 7pm. Despite notices being served in December last year, continued out-of-hours movements of vehicles leaving and heading towards an occupier on Stanhope Industrial Estate in Wharf Road have sparked further complaints from residents living nearby.

Residents and officers thanked following flooding

6 July 2020

This morning, Sunday 5 July, a flood under the railway bridge on Wharf Road, Stanford-le-Hope was reported to Thurrock Council, resulting in the road being shut until approximately 5pm.
The flooding was a result of mechanical failure within the water pumps following a power cut during the previous afternoon. Due to the constant flow of water, which built-up and caused the flooding on the road, the pumps could not be accessed by specialist contractors to fix them until the road was cleared.

Phased library reopening in Thurrock starts with Belhus

3 July 2020

Belhus Library will reopen on Monday 6 July with measures in place to keep residents and staff safe, in line with government guidelines.
The library, which is part of the South Ockendon Centre in Derry Avenue, will be the first to reopen in Thurrock. There will be a limited service available to begin with. Customers will have a maximum of 30 minutes to browse bookshelves.

Community Environmental Development Fund relaunches

3 July 2020

Residents or community organisations that have exciting ideas to help improve their local area can apply to Thurrock Council's Community Environmental Development Fund (CEDF) from Monday 6 July.
Cllr Deborah Huelin, Cabinet member for communities, said: "This fund helps support grass roots community schemes which can have a huge impact in improving residents' lives.

Test and Trace for Thurrock

3 July 2020

Thurrock Council is working with NHS Test and Trace to ensure anyone that has symptoms of COVID-19 is tested quickly and plans are in place to prevent the virus spreading in the borough.
In addition to the national testing programme, Thurrock Council's Outbreak Control Plan sets out a local strategy to prevent and control COVID-19 in Thurrock. It is primarily focused on preventing, monitoring and reducing the spread of COVID-19 at a local level.

Grays Beach galleon to be removed ahead of playground upgrade

2 July 2020

The iconic galleon play equipment at Grays Beach Riverside Park is set to be replaced by Thurrock Council in the coming months.
The galleon play equipment, which when installed was one of the largest play ships in Europe, was prioritised for renovation because it is more than 20 years-old. The council and Lightship Café, who currently manage the site, have been exploring exciting plans for its maritime-themed replacement, but have brought forward plans to remove the galleon due to the structure's deterioration during the government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.

Stay alert and stay safe as more businesses open this weekend

2 July 2020

Thurrock Council Leader, Cllr Rob Gledhill is urging residents to stay alert as pubs, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and hairdressers are able re-open this weekend.
Cllr Gledhill said: "I am pleased to see that even more businesses are able to open as we continue making strides in beating this pandemic. I know many people are looking forward to having a drink or a meal out and visiting the hairdressers.

BT starts work on Buckingham Hill Road lights

1 July 2020

Works to complete the new traffic light system on Buckingham Hill Road in Stanford-le-Hope have finally started after BT commenced works.
BT has confirmed contractors are on site to complete the new traffic light installation at the Stanford Road junction.
Thurrock Council has pressed Persimmon Homes – who are responsible for delivering these works – and BT to resolve the ongoing utility diversions on this road since 2019. The council will continue to monitor progress to ensure there are no further issues for local residents.

New laptops for 600 vulnerable children

30 June 2020

A total of 600 new laptops have been delivered to Thurrock Council for vulnerable children in the borough following funding provided by the Department for Education, in addition to 20 laptops the council have provided.
Cllr James Halden, Cabinet member for children and adult social care, said: "Thanks to generous funding from the government, we are successfully providing some of our most vulnerable children and young people known to social services with laptops to support them during this challenging time.

Statement from Leader on intu going into administration

26 June 2020

Thurrock Council Leader, Cllr Rob Gledhill, said: "We are saddened to hear that intu, the company which owns and operates Lakeside Shopping Centre, has been forced to call in administrators today.
"We are, however, pleased that the centre does remain open and shops based in Lakeside will continue trading, protecting many hundreds of jobs in the local economy.