- Council Control: Ref UK
- Conservatives 2
- Labour 4
- Liberal Democrats 0
- Green 0
- Reform UK 43
The Thames Gateway area of Essex, including the towns of Grays, Tilbury and Stanford-le-Hope. Lakeside shopping centre is in the district.
The government proposes to merge the council with Basildon to create a new unitary South West Essex council in 2027. At byelections on 23 July, Labour gained seats from Reform UK in each of Grays Riverside and Grays Town. The Government has appointed commissioners to guide the council.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
Unitary
Address
New Road, Grays RM17 6SL
Phone
01375 390000
Website
http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
Council Tax (Band D)
£2254.68
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