Cllr Srikanth Panjala & Cllr Cathy Sisterson

06/05/2026

Update on Sandy Lane.

Following a complaint about the recent burnt out caravan, and after numerous abandoned caravans and instances of fly tipping, we are pleased to report the following:

Serious public safety concerns means that Sandy Lane is being prioritised for Enforcement. They are assessing whether CCTV can be deployed there, and looking at possible physical deterrents to stop vehicles entering vulnerable areas. Bollards won’t be used, as they’re unsafe in the event of an accident on a 50mph road, but alternatives will be considered.
The Council will also work with Essex Police and Fire Service to prosecute any criminal activity. They will obviously continue with clearances when necessary, but will prioritise the area going forward for enforcement activity.

Hopefully we will now see an improvement there, not just in the case of abandoned caravans but the repeated fly tipping that takes place.

Thanks to everyone who has reported these matters over time, this response is now welcome, albeit a long time coming!

05/05/2026

There’s a lot of misinformation going around about this Thursday’s election.

To be clear, this vote is not about changing the government.

See below for what the election is actually for.

03/05/2026

01/05/2026

Today, Labour's Renters' Rights Act comes into force.

For thousands of families in Thurrock, renting is about to become fairer, more secure, and more affordable.

❌No more bidding wars. It will be illegal to request, encourage or accept offers above the set price.
💷 Landlords will not be allowed to ask for more than one month’s rent upfront.
🏠No more “no-fault” evictions. All evictions will require valid grounds.
💼Landlords will have to give at least four months notice when ending a tenancy to sell.

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

📢 Community Update – Tamar Drive, Kennington Estate

As part of our “Keep Aveley and Kennington Clean” campaign, and following ongoing engagement with the council, I’m pleased to share that a new litter bin has been installed outside Kenningtons Primary Academy on Tamar Drive.

We will continue working closely with residents to help keep Aveley and Kennington clean, tidy, and a place we can all be proud of 🌿✨

“Keep Aveley and Kenningtons Clean”

26/04/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿☀️Today - should be a great day in the sunshine!☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

25/04/2026

We will host in Play-Off Semi-Final on Wednesday night at Parkside 🏟️

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/aveley/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-our-playoff-semifinal-2975975.html

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25/04/2026

🗑️☀️Reminder - this afternoon ☀️🗑️

23/04/2026

🌹Happy St George’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Looking forward to the Village event on Sunday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌹

21/04/2026

Apply online today for a postal vote, if you aren’t able to get to the polling station on May 7th 🗳️

Today is your last chance to apply for a postal vote in the elections happening on Thursday 7 May. ✉️

Applications must be received by 5pm today, Tuesday 21 April.

Find out more and apply: https://orlo.uk/e7po2