Thurrock Transport Strategy 2026-2040

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We Want Your Views!

Thurrock Council is creating a new Transport Strategy to shape how people and goods move around our borough from 2026 through to 2040 and beyond. This strategy will guide future investment, improve travel choices, and support sustainable growth.

Why Now?

Our current strategy dates back to 2013. Thurrock is changing – with new homes, jobs, and infrastructure - and we need a modern, inclusive and sustainable transport system that supports growth, improves health, and protects our environment.

What’s the Transport Strategy?

It sets out our vision for a connected, inclusive, and low-carbon transport network and aims to:

  • Improve travel options for everyone
  • Reduce emissions and improve air quality
  • Support economic growth and regeneration
  • Make streets safer and more people-friendly
  • Promote walking, cycling, and public transport
  • Ensure our transport network is resilient and well-maintained.

To make sure our strategy works well we need to:

  • Base our decisions on good data – so we know what’s needed and what works.
  • Join things up – making sure our plans support national priorities like cutting carbon emissions, boosting the economy, improving the environment, creating more homes and helping people live healthier lives. We also ensure our plans support and influence local priorities, such as those in our Local Development Plan.
  • Work with our neighbours – so our plans align with those of nearby councils and the wider regional strategy from Transport East.
  • Think ahead – planning for transport needs now and in the future.
  • Be ready for change – including any future changes in how local powers are managed in Essex.
  • Be supported – by a range of new policies and related plans e.g. rail and freight strategy

Your voice matters

We’re asking residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape the future of transport in Thurrock. Your feedback will guide our goals, policies and future proposals that shape how we travel in the years ahead.

Have your say

We’re seeking your views on:

  • Our Goals – Do our goals reflect what matters most to you?
  • Our Policies – Are they right for Thurrock’s future?
  • Major Schemes – What do you think of the proposed transport projects?

The consultation is open to anyone who lives, works, visits, or has a business interest in Thurrock.

You do not need to read the full strategy to take part, but you can download the full draft strategy here:
👉Thurrock Transport Strategy 2026-2040

Get Involved

Complete the online questionnaire below or pick up a printed copy at local libraries and community hubs. You can also invite us to speak at any local forum or group.

Consultation closes Sunday, 8 February 2026.

Once the consultation ends, we’ll review all responses and use them to update the Thurrock Transport Strategy before it is adopted.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about the Strategy, need to respond in a different way, or require consultation materials in another format, please contact us:

Email: Transportdelivery@thurrock.gov.uk(External link)

Post: Thurrock Transport Strategy, C/O Transport Delivery, Thurrock Council, Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL

View the latest update on Thurrock Transport Strategy

We Want Your Views!

Thurrock Council is creating a new Transport Strategy to shape how people and goods move around our borough from 2026 through to 2040 and beyond. This strategy will guide future investment, improve travel choices, and support sustainable growth.

Why Now?

Our current strategy dates back to 2013. Thurrock is changing – with new homes, jobs, and infrastructure - and we need a modern, inclusive and sustainable transport system that supports growth, improves health, and protects our environment.

What’s the Transport Strategy?

It sets out our vision for a connected, inclusive, and low-carbon transport network and aims to:

  • Improve travel options for everyone
  • Reduce emissions and improve air quality
  • Support economic growth and regeneration
  • Make streets safer and more people-friendly
  • Promote walking, cycling, and public transport
  • Ensure our transport network is resilient and well-maintained.

To make sure our strategy works well we need to:

  • Base our decisions on good data – so we know what’s needed and what works.
  • Join things up – making sure our plans support national priorities like cutting carbon emissions, boosting the economy, improving the environment, creating more homes and helping people live healthier lives. We also ensure our plans support and influence local priorities, such as those in our Local Development Plan.
  • Work with our neighbours – so our plans align with those of nearby councils and the wider regional strategy from Transport East.
  • Think ahead – planning for transport needs now and in the future.
  • Be ready for change – including any future changes in how local powers are managed in Essex.
  • Be supported – by a range of new policies and related plans e.g. rail and freight strategy

Your voice matters

We’re asking residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape the future of transport in Thurrock. Your feedback will guide our goals, policies and future proposals that shape how we travel in the years ahead.

Have your say

We’re seeking your views on:

  • Our Goals – Do our goals reflect what matters most to you?
  • Our Policies – Are they right for Thurrock’s future?
  • Major Schemes – What do you think of the proposed transport projects?

The consultation is open to anyone who lives, works, visits, or has a business interest in Thurrock.

You do not need to read the full strategy to take part, but you can download the full draft strategy here:
👉Thurrock Transport Strategy 2026-2040

Get Involved

Complete the online questionnaire below or pick up a printed copy at local libraries and community hubs. You can also invite us to speak at any local forum or group.

Consultation closes Sunday, 8 February 2026.

Once the consultation ends, we’ll review all responses and use them to update the Thurrock Transport Strategy before it is adopted.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about the Strategy, need to respond in a different way, or require consultation materials in another format, please contact us:

Email: Transportdelivery@thurrock.gov.uk(External link)

Post: Thurrock Transport Strategy, C/O Transport Delivery, Thurrock Council, Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL

Consultation has closed

  • Your feedback has helped shape Thurrock’s future transport strategy

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    We’d like to thank everyone who shared their views, comments, and suggestions. During the consultation we received 118 responses through our Have My Say platform, alongside more than 30 written submissions from key stakeholders, including transport organisations, neighbouring local authorities, and other partners.

    We have now carefully reviewed all the feedback received. Your comments have helped shape the final version of the Transport Strategy, ensuring it better reflects the issues, opportunities and priorities raised during the consultation.

    Want to see what we heard?

    The Consultation Report is now available to read online. It explains:

    • what people told us during the consultation
    • the key themes that emerged from the feedback
    • how comments from residents and stakeholders have been considered in developing the final Transport Strategy.

    Read the Consultation Report: Thurrock Transport Strategy Consultation Report

    The final Thurrock Transport Strategy 2026–2040 will be presented to Cabinet and Full Council for consideration in September 2026. Once the strategy has been formally adopted, we’ll publish a further update on the outcome and next steps.

    We’d like to thank everyone who shared their views, comments, and suggestions. During the consultation we received 118 responses through our Have My Say platform, alongside more than 30 written submissions from key stakeholders, including transport organisations, neighbouring local authorities, and other partners.

    We have now carefully reviewed all the feedback received. Your comments have helped shape the final version of the Transport Strategy, ensuring it better reflects the issues, opportunities and priorities raised during the consultation.

    Want to see what we heard?

    The Consultation Report is now available to read online. It explains:

    • what people told us during the consultation
    • the key themes that emerged from the feedback
    • how comments from residents and stakeholders have been considered in developing the final Transport Strategy.

    Read the Consultation Report: Thurrock Transport Strategy Consultation Report

    The final Thurrock Transport Strategy 2026–2040 will be presented to Cabinet and Full Council for consideration in September 2026. Once the strategy has been formally adopted, we’ll publish a further update on the outcome and next steps.

    Consultation has closed