So Thurrock Council has decided not to collect brown bins for another fortnight! Not discussed with councillors nor were councillors told. No announcement and no comment. It was just slipped out online. Thurrock Tories still treat residents and councillors with utter contempt!

Today is the 78th anniversary of VE Day and we commemorate the heroism of a generation that defeated tyranny and fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Let us never forget their service and sacrifice. Find out more at: orlo.uk/Ct8ia

Good morning from the Riverside Community Big Local - we are in Grays Town Park getting ready for our Coronation Celebration!

Did you or a loved one live in care during the pandemic? Was access to a GP, dentist, hospital etc restricted? Did this impact on health? Please take our short survey to share your experiences. Help us make sure the COVID public inquiry learns lessons. ➡️docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Good morning from the Riverside Community Big Local - this morning we are out with Orchards Community Forum volunteers, clearing fly tipped rubbish from around the Grove Road area.

Thanks to Orchards Forum volunteers Steve, Katherine, Jacqueline Watkins 💙💚 and John Kent for clearing fly tipping from the triangle behind Grove Road this morning - it was a great effort!

The irrepressible Steve Catchpole on top of another mountain of cleared rubbish!

It’s a beautiful morning here in Grays. We are outwith the Grays Beachcombers collecting waste plastic and, other rubbish, from along the riverfront.

YOUR UEFA EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. 🏆

Good morning from the Riverside Community Big Local - it’s a wonderfully sunny morning here in Grays and we are out with Orchards Forum volunteers, clearing fly tipping from the alleyways around Elm Road.

This lot came out if the alleyway behind the even numbers in Elm Road.

* * A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS * * Congratulations to the Thameside Theatre for winning the BEST Theatre/Arts Venue in ESSEX! Amazing recognition for our theatre at the heart of our community. A massive thank you to you all for voting for us.

Today is #BlackCatAppreciationDay A day to celebrate Black cats and show how fabulous they are. We are not boring. We are all unique. We deserve to have a loving home. Today I will be sharing photos of black cats to show how amazing each one is 🖤🐈‍⬛🖤🐈‍⬛🖤🐈‍⬛

"Care Opinion feedback can influence + drive change through listening + learning and has the ability to avoid formal complaints." Powerful blog from Western Trust 💗 careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/1083…

Thank you so much to my team of volunteers on the strand today, providing free accessible vet care, nutritious food , treats , leads , collars and toys. All dogs were see by the vet team, meds prescribed , librela injections and preventative care provided. A good vibe day and

This morning we have been out with Orchard Forum volunteers clearing the alleyways around Benson Road. Thank you all for your time and effort today in such hot weather!!

Spent a really hot hour or so helping clear the alleyways around Benson Road, with Orchard Forum volunteers. It’s looking a lot better now - thank you Jacqueline, Katherine, Amelia, Adrian and Steve for all your hard work!

Join Thurrock Youth Cabinet, Essex Wildlife Trust and Riverside Big Local at Falcon Woods for a community day. 📅 Saturday 16 September - 2pm to 4pm 📍 Falcon Wood, Grays, RM17 6RN Find out more by emailing: [email protected]

Come and support local performers. Riverside Community John Kent Thurrock CVS Thurrock Nub News Jacqueline Watkins 💙💚 Lakeside @darylbranch wearecreativesthurrock.uk

Really good example of an NHS professional using her personal experience and sensitivity to make hospital better for people with dementia. TY WWL NHS for supporting Kellie Baldwin's innovation The Living with Dementia Theatre Passport johnscampaign.org.uk/post/the-livin… via John's Campaign