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How are you planning to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this year?

21 February 2025
As Thurrock Council prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, on 8 May, it is calling on residents to come forward with their plans of how communities might want to hold their own celebration.  Events will also be held around 15 August to remember VJ Day, which marked the end of the war in the pacific and a true end to World War II. 

Thurrock Council to launch a review of site options for Blackshots redevelopment

20 February 2025
Thurrock Council is due to launch a review of the proposals for the redevelopment of the Blackshots estate in Grays.
Following engagement with local residents on the future of Blackshots, Thurrock Council agreed at a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 29 January 2025, to commission a viability review by Avison Young which will look at new potential options for the Blackshots development footprint, and any alternative sites for redevelopment.

Thurrock Cares campaign helps thousands of residents since launch

20 February 2025
Thurrock Cares has helped 4,270 households across Thurrock struggling with the cost of living to get over £750k in financial support for heating bills and other essentials. This includes £62k handed out to 540 pensioners through the council’s Pension Winter Support Fund.
Thurrock Cares which was launched in October 2024 by Thurrock Council and its partners in the voluntary and community sector, is a campaign to support residents with the cost of living, providing financial assistance, help and advice over the winter months.

Essex Council Leaders, the Police and Fire Commissioner and Chief Executives meet to commence work on Devolution in Greater Essex

19 February 2025
Essex Council Leaders, the Police and Fire Commissioner and Chief Executives met on Friday (14 February) to commence work on Devolution in Greater Essex
Following the announcement that Greater Essex is part of the Devolution Priority Programme, Leaders met to form a view on the challenges, examine the key criteria to be met and to start to scope the evidence and information required, drawing on collective resources, information and knowledge from across Essex.

Greater Essex Devolution: Government consultation now live.

18 February 2025
The Government's consultation on Greater Essex devolution is now live.
This is your chance to have a say on the proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority. This would cover the local government areas of Essex County Council, Thurrock Council and Southend-on-Sea City Council.

500 local people enjoy Tilbury Library open day

14 February 2025
More than 500 people joined the fun at a special event celebrating new extended opening hours for Tilbury Library.
Thanks to funding from Thames FreePort, Tilbury Library is now open six days a week, with extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday.
Tilbury Library's new opening times are:

Thurrock Council's Cabinet recommends budget proposals to go to Full Council

14 February 2025
Proposals for a budget that will see a Council Tax increases within the government limit will go forward for approval later this month.
At their meeting on Wednesday 12 February Cabinet approved budget proposals which include improvements to waste and recycling, better local healthcare and improving outdoor activities in the borough.

Plan to help encourage walking, wheeling and cycling for short journeys around the borough

14 February 2025
A new plan looks at ways to make walking, wheeling and cycling a better option for short journeys.
The Thurrock Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan looks at ways to encourage anyone heading out for a short local trip to leave the car at home and cycle or walk instead, and create a plan which can help guide future development in a way that promotes active travel.

Hundreds attend Thurrock Council's Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair

13 February 2025
Thurrock Council’s Inspire Employability and Skills Service recently hosted the 2025 Thurrock Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair at the Thameside Theatre.
The free event, which took place on Tuesday 11 February, was held in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and welcomed over 500 residents of all ages who were seeking new career paths or apprenticeship opportunities.

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