Residents urged to have say on borough's future

Residents have been urged to have their say after the launch of a consultation on the future of development in their borough.

Thurrock Council has published its draft local plan, setting out where future homes, jobs, infrastructure and community facilities are going to be located over the next two decades.

It has invited the public to have their say on the proposals, including a series of drop-in events during the consultation period, which runs until 14 November.

Tom Kelly, cabinet member for Regeneration and Environment at the Reform UK-led council, said: "The six-week consultation is an opportunity for everyone to have their say about the draft plan."

He added: "The local plan guides how development will take place in Thurrock to create a borough that is fit for the future and serves the needs of residents. It is something which Thurrock Council, like all councils, must have."

Once the consultation period has ended, the plan and the comments received will be considered by a central government Planning Inspector and, if approved, adopted by Thurrock Council in 2028.

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