The cabinet is responsible for most day-to-day decisions. We publish all major decisions in the forward plan at least 28 days before they are considered.
We provide information and support to people who have sight loss, hearing loss or both.You can also get lots of information on sight loss and hearing loss from the NHS – go to:
The Cabinet includes the Leader of the Council and other Councillors. Each cabinet member is responsible for a policy area, known as a portfolio.Cabinet responsibilitiesThe Cabinet of portfolio holders is responsible for:
The taxi tariff or fare is the maximum amount that a hackney carriage (taxi) can charge for a journey within Thurrock.
Special educational needs (SEN) can be noticed in children at an early age.
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Before your child is old enough for primary school, they may receive childcare or early education – for example, at a nursery or pre-school group.
Overview and scrutiny is the process that makes sure the decisions the council and its partners take reflect the opinions, wishes and interests of residents.We have 4 overview and scrutiny committees:
Anti-social behaviour can cover a wide range of situations ranging from minor neighbour disputes to serious criminal behaviour.
We clean streets and public footpaths on a 10 working-day schedule. High streets and busy areas are cleaned and litter-picked more often.
Get involved in a community clean-up and bring change to your area.Working togetherWe're supporting groups in Thurrock who want to take part and clear their streets and parks.Public areas can be: