Public notice

Whereas application has been made to the Borough Council of Thurrock for the temporary closure of the roads described below, for the occasion of the Grays 10K Challenge on Sunday 7th September 2025 as the footpath and road is likely to be thronged or liable to be obstructed.

And whereas the said Borough Council is satisfied that the closure of the highways so described is necessary as the ordinary day to day use of the highway is likely to be obstructed or dislocated by a substantial number of persons.

And whereas the Police have raised no objection to the making of this Order provided that appropriate arrangements are made to exclude vehicles from the road affected by this Order other than those vehicles associated with the event. Now therefore the Borough Council of Thurrock in pursuance of the powers conferred by Section 21 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 and of all other enabling powers hereby makes the following Order:

1.. Argent Street between Kilverts Field/Thames Road and Bridge Road, Grays and Bridge Road between Argent Street and Palmers Avenue shall be temporarily closed in order to facilitate the Grays 10K Challenge.

2. The Order will come into force on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 10:00hrs for enough time for the runners to set off. Peter Wright Head of Highways and Transport Delivery Civic Offices New Road Grays Essex RM17 6SL

The Common Seal of THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL was hereunto affixed this 20th day of August 2025 in the presence of ---Authorised Signatory

Peter Wright

Head of Highways and Transport Delivery

Civic Offices

New Road Grays

Essex

RM17 6SL