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Thurrock Council is once again celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) Fostering and Adoption week, which is between Monday 2 and Sunday 8 March, raising awareness that sexuality is … Read More

To support Thurrock Council’s ambition to make Thurrock a great place to work and learn, the council is sharing some of their levy to enable small businesses in the borough … Read More

Last week, retired police dog Baloo, who has recently been given the role of Essex Police therapy dog, continued her work helping others by spending time with members of the … Read More

Looking for some family friendly fun this February half-term? Reconnect with nature and enjoy some free activities in Thurrock’s parks and green spaces. Thurrock Council is hosting its latest Active … Read More

Join Thurrock libraries and celebrate our literary stars at this year’s Essex Book Festival. From Friday 28 February to Tuesday 31 March, more than 100 events for 300 writers and … Read More

Proposals to formally rename Purfleet as Purfleet-on-Thames have been approved. Thurrock Council unanimously agreed to re-name the town at Full Council on Wednesday 29 January 2020 following a public consultation. … Read More

Thurrock Council is urging residents to make their voice heard and take part in Highways England’s latest phase of public consultation on their Lower Thames Crossing proposals. Highways England have … Read More

39 finalists, from more than 140 nominations made across eight award categories, have been shortlisted and revealed for the Thurrock Civic Awards 2020. Cllr Deb Huelin, Cabinet Member for Communities, … Read More

Two new Councillors are set to join Thurrock Council’s Cabinet in the new portfolios of Health and Air Quality, and Education. This follows the former Cabinet member for Education, Cllr … Read More

Thurrock Council’s Cabinet has approved a new strategy to help tackle homelessness in the borough which ensures collaboration, partnership and communication are central to making sure that support is provided … Read More