Councillor John Kent

...to formalize NWES Property Services Limited's existing occupation of the Riverside Business Centre by granting them a fixed-term lease from December 21, 2025, to July 31, 2027, to address legal and governance risks and protect council income.

...to agree to the Corporate and Improvement Plan 2025-2029 and recommend its adoption to Full Council on 22 October 2025 as part of the constitutional Policy Framework.

...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.

... 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.