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Ways for young people to get active in Thurrock

15 January 2026
A new survey by Sport England has revealed that over half of children in Greater Essex are active, and there are plenty more opportunities to enjoy physical activities across Thurrock.
The Active Lives Children and Young People Survey found 51.6% of children in Greater Essex take part in physical activity for at least 60 minutes a day, which includes walking, cycling, scootering, active play, sport activities.
There are a range of free and low-cost ways parents and carers can help their child to keep active.

Thurrock Council welcomes funding boost which is supporting young people

7 January 2026
Young people in Thurrock are benefitting from major investment which has been secured to create new opportunities, improve wellbeing, and help prevent youth crime and anti-social behaviour.
It’s been six months since the Active Essex Foundation secured a groundbreaking three-year partnership through the London Gateway Freeport Community Investment Fund (LFGCIF), helping expand its support for young people in Thurrock and Thames Estuary communities as part of the Sport and Life Skills prevention and intervention projects.

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