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Tree-mendous Christmas event in Grays

10 December 2024
Grays Christmas Tree came to life on Monday 9 December, following a special tree lighting ceremony which took place in the High Street.
Deputy Mayor, Cllr Sue Shinnick, officially switched on the lights following a Christmas event that included Christmas pop hits, carols and songs from local school choirs, a procession of princesses, and even a special appearance from Father and Mrs Christmas.

A new political map for Thurrock Council

3 December 2024
New boundaries for Thurrock Council’s wards will go to Parliament for decision following a Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) review of the council’s ward arrangements.
The recommendations put forward by the LGBC will change the boundaries of all the borough’s wards, however Thurrock will continue to have 49 councillors representing 20 wards - nine of which will be represented by three councillors and 11 of which will be represented by two councillors - despite the boundary changes.

Christmas comes to Grays

29 November 2024
Grays High Street Christmas Tree lights will be officially switched on by the Deputy Mayor of Thurrock Council at a special event on Monday 9 December.
Cllr Sue Shinnick, Deputy Mayor of Thurrock, said: “I am really looking forward playing my part in helping to bring the joy of Christmas to Grays High Street by switching the Christmas tree lights on this year.
“I would especially like to thank DP World London Gateway who have supplied the tree this year. It is great that we have been able to work with them to support Christmas in Grays Town Centre.

Cllr Mark Hooper joins primary school pupils for tree planting day

29 November 2024
Cllr Mark Hooper, Cabinet Member for Health and Well-being, joined pupils from Stifford Clays Primary School to plant trees as part of National Tree Week.
On Thursday 28 November, three trees were planted at Blackthorn Park in Stifford Clays.
The trees were provided by Thurrock Council and pupils were supported with the planting by the council's arboriculture team.
Pupils from Stifford Clays Primary School were involved throughout the planning process, with 18 children aged five to 11 from their school council choosing the types of trees that would be planted.

Cabinet Members join community engagement session to raise awareness of Gender-Based Violence

29 November 2024
Cabinet Members and Councillors joined Thurrock Council's Community Safety team to speak to residents about Gender-Based Violence.
It is estimated that almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, none-partner sexual violence, or both at least once in their lives.
As part of the UN Women's 16 Days of Activism campaign against Gender-Based Violence, Thurrock Council hosted two community engagement sessions at South Essex College and Grays Train Station on Thursday 28 November.

Applications open for new Coalhouse Fort Advisory Group

29 November 2024
Thurrock Council are seeking applications for members of a new Coalhouse Fort Advisory Group to help offer advice and move forward with the future plans for Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury.
Up to 12 volunteers will be selected.

Storm Bert leads to busy weekend for highways teams

29 November 2024
Thurrock Council’s highways teams had a busy weekend over Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November as they cleared tree sand branches blocking roads and footpaths.
In all the team attended and cleared 23 obstructions as Storm Bert hit Thurrock.
Thurrock Council is responsible for over 350 miles of roads along with pavements, traffic signs, guardrails, road markings and other street furniture in the borough.
Weather and cold conditions are monitored and crews are on stand-by to help keep the borough moving.

Family Hubs raise more than £290 for BBC Children in Need

27 November 2024
Families joined in the fun at several of Thurrock Council’s Brighter Futures Family Hubs and helped raise more than £290 for BBC Children in Need.
From Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 November, hubs in Aveley, Chadwell St Mary, South Ockendon, Purfleet-on-Thames, Stanford-le-Hope and Tilbury held events including Pudsey and Peppa Pig parties, arts and crafts sessions, cake and pre-loved toy sales and a raffle.

Pupils in Thurrock catch speeding offenders

26 November 2024
Last week (Thursday 21 November), Thurrock Council's Road Safety Team were joined by Essex Police at Benyon Primary School in South Ockendon to teach pupils about road safety.
School Crossing Patrol Officers wore vibrant uniforms with 'Stop Means Stop' messaging to remind drivers of their responsibility when encountering school crossing patrols.
Year Five pupils were accompanied by an Essex Police Officer to take part in a school speed watch event outside of the school on West Road, South Ockendon to check for potential speeding offenders.

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