RESIDENTS in Grays are being asked to make their contribution as to how up to up to £25 million of funding might be spent in the town.

The recently formed Grays Town Board is asking residents to share feedback, ideas and suggestions to help ensure money from the government is spent in the right way.

A website Graystownsfund.co.uk is now live and gives local residents and businesses the opportunity to view and comment on projects that have been identified so far, and complete a short survey to directly engage in the process of securing up to £25million of funding next year.

The board has already received a fast-tracked payment of £750,000 to allow works to start.

Chair of Grays Towns Board and Director of Development at NewRiver REIT, Justin Thomas, said: "The board has worked closely with local residents, and the private and public sector to ensure the Grays Town Deal is a success.

"By accessing the website and completing the survey, residents are provided with another opportunity to help shape how our Town Deal will deliver jobs, infrastructure and regeneration that will truly benefit those who live and work in Grays for generations to come."

Cllr Mark Coxshall, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Strategic Planning, said: "Grays is an important town centre with a key role in the borough's economy and it is great that the government recognises the tremendous opportunities for investment and regeneration in Thurrock.

"It is really important that we collect feedback from residents and businesses in Grays to ensure that any emerging proposals are of maximum benefit to the borough and I encourage everyone to visit the site to share their thoughts."