Town Police Clauses Act 1847
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order
Ve Street Party Day: Blockhouse Road - Grays
NO. 003 2025
VE/VJ Celebration Whereas application has been made to the Borough Council of Thurrock for the temporary closure of the roads described below, on the occasion of VE/VJ Celebration on Sunday 25th May 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.Blockhouse Road will be closed in its entirety.
2.The Order will come into force at 12:00hrs until 22:00rs on Sunday 25th May 2025.
The Common Seal of THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL was here unto fixed this 30th day of April 2025 in the presence of
Peter Wright Head of Highways and Transport Delivery _______________ Civic Offices Authorised Signatory New Road Grays Essex RM17 6S