RESIDENTS and businesses are being invited to take part in a Thurrock Council consultation on plans to improve safety, accessibility and connections for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users in Stanford-le-Hope.

Funding for the scheme comes from Section 106 money, which is contributions by local developers for infrastructure.

The proposals include widening up footways near the station, introducing safer pedestrian crossings, installing raised tables with tactile paving, creating a new bus stop on King Street, and reconfiguring part of the taxi rank to increase parking.

The consultation closes on Sunday, 1 March

The bridge over the Hope will be widened.

Paper copies of the proposals and response forms are also available at Stanford-le-Hope Library and Corringham Library during opening hours.

You can provide feedback in the following ways:

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1. Online: Go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/say to view the proposals and complete our survey.
2. By Email: Complete the attached response slip, scan or photograph it, and email it to [email protected]. Alternatively paper copies are available at Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham libraries, where you can also post your response slips.
3. By Post: Fill in the attached response slip and post it to:

Transport Delivery, Civic Offices, New Road, Grays RM17 6SL or take to any Thurrock Library or Community Hub.

1. In Person: Where; Stanford Le Hope Library, 26 High St, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 0HG. On; Wednesday 4^th February 2026. At; 10am to 1pm.

Cllr Neil Speight, who represents Stanford-le-Hope West, urged people to have their say, adding: "I welcome the opportunity for residents and businesses to learn more about this project and to share their views.

It's my view that these proposals have the potential to bring real benefits to Stanford-le-Hope — including improved safety, better pedestrian links, and more convenient access to the town centre for bus passengers.

"While there will naturally be a range of opinions, and I am sure there will be some opposition, I believe the overall outcome can be positive for the town. For example, relocating the bus stop will bring passengers directly into the centre, which could support local shops and contribute to a more vibrant High Street.

"The loss of parking caused by the bus stop will be compensated by creating spaces outside the Railway Tavern.

"It's important that the final design reflects the needs of the community, and this consultation gives everyone the chance to influence that. I encourage all residents, shopkeepers and local organisations to take part, ask questions and provide feedback. Your views are essential in helping shape improvements that will benefit Stanford-le-Hope and, whether I agree with or not, I will ensure that account is taken of them when final decisions are made.

"I am sure residents will come up with a few tweaks that will make the plan better."

Work is also expected to start shortly on installing CCTV cameras on Church Hill which will enable Thurrock Council to enforce a traffic restriction which prevents HGVs using it to access the Stanhope Industrial park on Wharf Road. The restriction has long been in place, with Corringham Road and the Manorway as the designated route for HGV traffic not delivering to the town centre but has not been enforced.

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Increased levels of HGV traffic on Church Hill and London Road have reached a level where officials at the council consider action has to be taken.