Sheila Murphy

Endorsement of the Greater Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy

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

... to endorse the Greater Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy in Thurrock Council's role as a Supporting Authority and recognize it as a material planning consideration.

For Determination

Local Plan Update

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

...to note the progress made in developing the Thurrock Local Plan since the previous update in February 2025 and that the plan remains on track for consultation in Spring 2026 and adoption by early 2028.

For Determination

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

Devolution

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

...to facilitate the establishment of the Greater Essex Mayoral Combined County Authority, the Cabinet consented to the laying and subsequent making of the Greater Essex Combined County Authority Regulations 2026 (subject to Parliamentary approval) and delegated authority to the Assistant Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and the Chief Executive/Managing Director Commissioner, to approve any required changes to the draft regulations prior to laying before Parliament, while also noting progress made on the devolution program.

For Determination

Q1 Finance Report

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

Recommendations Approved