Councillor Mark Hurrell

Norwich to Tilbury DCO: Relevant Represent

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 19, 2025

...to submit a Relevant Representation identifying technical areas needing resolution by National Grid and to oppose the Norwich to Tilbury DCO scheme as proposed unless those concerns are resolved.

For Determination

Schools Traded Services

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 19, 2025

...to cease the provision of the Traded Schools Catering Service and terminate existing school catering contracts by no later than 31st July 2026, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Children's Services to manage the termination and transition process.

For Determination

Education - Good Level of Development Targets

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 19, 2025

... to acknowledge the statutory Good Level of Development targets set for Thurrock Council by the Department for Education, approve the formation of a Best Start Steering Group to lead strategic planning and delivery, endorse the development of a Best Start Local Plan by March 2026, and agree to the corporate targets and milestones suggested, monitoring them through reporting of corporate targets.

For Determination

Asset Disposal - Proposed Sale of Culver Centre

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 19, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Asset Disposal - Retail Parade Disposal

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 17, 2025

...to contribute to the Council's financial recovery, the Cabinet approved the disposal of the Council's long leasehold interest in the ground floor retail units of 14 identified retail parades across Thurrock, subject to existing commercial leases, and delegated authority to finalize terms and proceed with the disposals.

For Determination