THE Beat the Street challenge that has transformed Eastern Thurrock, including East Tilbury, Stanford-le-Hope, Horndon on the Hill, and Corringham into a giant physical activity game has concluded after six weeks with 4,979 people taking part and together walking, cycling, running, scooting their way to 35,201 miles.

Cllr Robert Willoughby, cabinet member at Thurrock Council for Adult Health and Housing Services, said: "The Beat the Street initiative has really created a buzz and you can really see the impact it's had on the number of people out every day walking, cycling, running and wheeling.

"Well done to our winners and also to every player who took the time to get more active."

Participants will now receive a survey to measure the impact of the game.

Beat the Street Eastern Thurrock, including East Tilbury, Stanford-le-Hope, Horndon on the Hill, and Corringham, was delivered by Intelligent Health in partnership with, and funded by Thurrock Council, Active Essex and the National Lottery via Sport England.