THURROCk resdients are being invited to have a say on the draft local plan proposed by the borough council.

The blueprint for the borough's future has been more than eight years in the making and was revealed to councillors in the latter stages of 2023.

In December councillors gave the green light for a consultation process to be launched and it will run until 19 February.

The plans are available to browse online at Thurrock Council's website via this link and a series of face-to-face meetings with council officers are scheduled across the borough.

Community events programme

Town Hall at the south end of the High Street, Grays - Sat 20 Jan, 10.30am to 2pm

Belhus Library - Sun 21 Jan, 11.30am to 2.30pm

East Tilbury Library - Wed 24 Jan, 2.30pm to 6.30pm

Tilbury Library - Sat 27 Jan, 10.30am to 2pm

Chadwell St Mary Library - Sun 28 Jan, 10.30am to 2pm

Mulberry Drive Complex - Tue 30 Jan, 2.30pm to 6.30pm

Lime Close Hall - Wed 31 Jan, 2.30pm to 6.30pm

Bulphan Village Hall - Thu 1 Feb, 2pm to 6pm

Corringham Library - Sun 4 Feb, 11.30am to 2.30pm

Aveley Community Hub - Mon 5 Feb, 2.30pm to 6.30pm

Wellcome Church - Wed 7 Feb, 1pm to 5pm

Stanford-le-Hope Library - Thu 8 Feb, 2.30pm to 6.30pm

The Civic Hall - Sat 10 Feb, 10.30am to 1.30pm

Cowdray Hall - Mon 12 Feb, 2pm to 6.30pm

You can also read through physical copies of the Initial Proposals document at the Civic Offices and in all borough libraries (during normal opening hours). 

A council statement says: "We want to hear your views and welcome comments on the plan either by commenting through our website, by emailing [email protected], or by writing to us at: Thurrock Council - Strategic Planning Services, Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, RM17 6SL. Hard copy comments forms are also available at the Civic Offices and borough libraries.