Thurrock locality
Thurrock is a unitary authority but still sits within part of the Active Essex South West Essex hub. With over 18 miles of riverfront, Thurrock covers an area of 64 square miles and has an estimated population of 174,341.
Measuring impact in Thurrock to improve outcomes for residents
increase in number of active residents in Thurrock compared to 2022
By bringing like-minded men together in the local community, it has helped to embrace good habits and create healthy lifestyle choices through the Football vs Fat programme.
Children in Thurrock have 3+ positive attitudes to activity than rest of Essex
Through the Holiday Activity and Food programme, Essex ActivAte has been extremely successful in Thurrock, working alongside the council, to support groups like Grangewaters.
More Thurrock residents living with a disability are active, than ever recorded
Supporting the physical and mental health of residents has been a priority for the Impulse Leisure Aqua Weight Management 12-week free intervention engaging over 70 participants.
Making movement a priority in Thurrock
The work of Active Essex includes supporting Find Your Active Thurrock which is a community activity network with representatives from Active Essex, Thurrock Council and local organisations within the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. Thurrock is also part of the London commuter belt and an area of regeneration within the Thames Gateway redevelopment zone.
Take a look at how Thurrock are contributing to the Fit for the Future Strategy below.
