Public notice

Whereas application has been made to the Borough Council of Thurrock for the temporary closure of the road described below, on the occasion of the Grays Christmas Lights Switch On, on Thursday 27th November 2025 as the roads are likely to be thronged or liable to be obstructed.

And whereas the said Borough Council is satisfied that the closure of the highways so described is necessary as the ordinary day to day use of the highway is likely to be obstructed or dislocated by a substantial number of persons.

And whereas the Police have raised no objection to the making of this Order provided that appropriate arrangements are made to exclude vehicles from the roads affected by this Order other than those vehicles associated with the event and that suitable closure notices are displayed.

Now therefore the Borough Council of Thurrock in pursuance of the powers conferred by Section 21 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 and of all other enabling powers hereby makes the following Order:-

1) Grays High Street shall be temporarily closed from its junction with Orsett Road/London Road in order to facilitate the Grays Christmas Lights Switch On event.

2) Gated access to the High Street shall remain closed until 20:00hrs to facilitate the Grays Christmas Lights Switch On event.

3) The Order will come into force between the hours of 15:00 and 20.00hrs on Thursday 27th November 2025.

The Common Seal of THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL was hereunto affixed this 24th day of November 2025 in the presence of
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Authorised Signatory

Peter Wright
Head of Highways and Transport Delivery
Civic Offices
New Road
Grays
Essex
RM17 6SL