Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation opened for business in 2005 to drive economic growth in Thurrock, create homes, jobs and opportunities and make Thurrock a place where people want to live and work.
Based in Thurrock we encourage and manage new projects and are committed to achieving growth and improvement in the borough - we do this with annual government funding. It is also important that we attract private sector investment to Thurrock.
The Government's Transparency Agenda
Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation determines major planning applications and those related to listed buildings in Thurrock. Search for a planning application here.
The Corporation's Community Fund was launched in January 2007 to establish links with residents and to help progress the invaluable work undertaken by local community groups and the voluntary sector.
Next Top Boss is a real life version of a reality TV show like The Apprentice - but with a serious purpose. It is a challenge competition to help get 1,000 young people in Thurrock on the career ladder.
Thurrock's 13-19 year olds set to benefit from It's Our Theatre: Thurrock success
Thurrock Borough Council to take charge of local regeneration
Joint Statement: Thurrock Council and Thurrock Thames Gateway DC