News

Dust Hotline to report concerns in Tilbury

26 March 2026
A new 24 hour hotline will give Tilbury residents the opportunity to report issues with dust as they happen.
The hot line, which has been created by Thurrock Council after discussions with Environment Agency, Port of Tilbury and Port Health, will begin operation on Tuesday 7 April.
A spokesperson for Thurrock Council said: “The hotline will enable real time tracking and action to help find and tackle the sources of dust, which we know has been a real issue for those living in Tilbury for some time.

Council house building over the summer

26 March 2026
Work will begin over the next few months transforming disused garage sites at two locations in Thurrock into 13 new affordable council homes.
The new homes, at Chadwell St Mary and Stanford Le Hope, are part of the Council’s commitment to provide new council homes in our communities.
The project in Chadwell St Mary will see a disused garage site on Vigerons Way make way for seven modern, high-quality council homes. Building contractor TJ Evers has been appointed by the council to carry out the work.

Selective Licensing Scheme continues following court ruling to deny second inunction

25 March 2026
Thurrock Council continues to implement its selective licensing scheme after a judge refused the claimant’s second application for an interim injunction to suspend the scheme in clear terms.
Earlier this month a judge already declined permission for a Judicial Review brought by the claimant. The claimant has sought an oral review of that decision but also renewed her application for an injunction to suspend the scheme pending the court hearing.

Hop on down to your library this Easter

25 March 2026
There are some great treats and events for the young ones at our libraries this Easter, alongside all our regular library events.
Monday 30 March
Peter Rabbit themed story and craft event, Chadwell Library. 11am to 12pm
Tuesday 31 March
Easter Holiday Lego Club, Blackshots Library, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Booking essential via the venue
Easter hat making and parade, ages 4+, Tilbury Library and Hub, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Support available for private foster carers

25 March 2026
Thurrock Council is hosting an online information session to raise awareness of private fostering arrangements and share why it is important to let us know if you are in one. 
Private fostering is when a child under the age of 16 (or under 18 if they are disabled) is cared for by someone who is not their parent or a ‘close relative’ for 28 days or more. 
Examples of private foster carers could include a family friend, a great aunt or great-grandparent, or a more distant relative. 

Thurrock Council joins new project to improve health and social care services  

24 March 2026
Thurrock Council has expanded its use of the Mid and South Essex Shared Care Record to help improve the support children and families receive from our social care services. 
Working in partnership with Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), the Shared Care Record is a secure system that brings together important information from local health and care organisations. This means professionals supporting a child or family can quickly see the details they need in one place, such as past support from social care or relevant health information, such as treatment histories.  

Construction underway for Thurrock’s new Youth Zone

23 March 2026
Construction has begun on Thurrock’s new OnSide Youth Zone, the state-of-the-art youth centre due to open in Tilbury in 2027. This is an exciting moment for the charity, which is part of national charity OnSide’s network of Youth Zones, and created in partnership with Tilbury Towns Fund, Thurrock Council and private sector supporters.

Major step forward for Purfleet‑on‑Thames regeneration

19 March 2026
Thurrock Council has confirmed a major step forward for the regeneration of Purfleet‑on‑Thames, with Cabinet agreeing to appoint Muse Places, supported by the English Cities Fund, as its preferred Master Developer for the scheme.
The decision signals the Council’s commitment to unlocking one of the borough’s most ambitious regeneration projects, while recognising that substantial external investment will be essential before delivery can begin. 

More buses are just the ticket

19 March 2026
More changes are coming to Thurrock’s bus network, thanks to the Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan.
From Saturday 28 March, the Monday to Friday daytime service on the 73 route will increase to run every 20 minutes (and will run every 15 minutes towards Lakeside in the peak morning hours).
On the 22 route there will be an enhanced 30-minute frequency on Sundays and Public Holidays with a new evening service.

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