Thurrock Council
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Thurrock Council is the local authority for the borough of Thurrock in the ceremonial county of Essex, England. Thurrock is a unitary authority, having the powers and functions of a county council and district council combined. It is a member of the East of England Local Government Association. The council is based in Grays.
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Thurrock Borough Council | |
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Type | |
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Leadership | |
Dave Smith since 21 March 2023[2] | |
Structure | |
Seats | 49 councillors[3] |
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Length of term | Four years |
Elections | |
First past the post | |
Last election | 4 May 2023 |
Next election | 2 May 2024 |
Motto | |
By Thames to all the peoples of the world[4] | |
Meeting place | |
Thurrock Town Hall, New Road, Grays, RM17 6SL | |
Website | |
www | |
Constitution | |
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In 2022 the council's level of debt arising from failed investments led to it issuing a Section 114 notice, being the local authority equivalent of declaring bankruptcy. The government directed neighbouring Essex County Council to take over Thurrock's finances and also appointed a new managing director for the council.