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ngage is a community organisation that supports the development of Communities in Thurrock. We work with residents to promote 'active citizenship' and volunteering opportunities, and encourage them to play a bigger part in their local community and get involved in local decision making.

We run the ngage Volunteer Centre for Thurrock and can assist in finding volunteering opportunities for local people and help support organisations in finding volunteers.

This website has been designed to help you to become more involved, and to use the opportunities availble to influence decisions and play a more active role in Thurrock.

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Want to find out more about the Local Development Framework?

Calling all community & voluntary and faith groups who want to find out more about the Local Development Framework consultation and the impact it will have for groups or organisations in Thurrock.

We have been asked to facilitate two informal workshops on behalf of Thurrock Council�s Strategic Planning Department which are aimed at giving Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector representatives more information about the Thurrock Local Development Framework (LDF) �Site Specific Allocations & Policies Development Plan Document � �Issues and Options� consultation that finishes on the 8th June.

Groups can choose between either a daytime workshop taking place on Monday 28th May (1-3pm) or evening on Wednesday 30th May (7-9pm) and will give groups and organisations the opportunity to comment on the different types of development sites, which includes which include Housing, Community facilities, Sports & Leisure facilities, Health Facilities and Churches.

There will also be the opportunity via smaller group discussions to raise any concerns or questions you may have about specific allocations. In view of the future regeneration and development plans for Thurrock, we would really like to emphasise the importance of attending one of the workshops.

Spaces will be limited to a maximum of 3 people per group. If you are unable to attend please ensure that you forward this invitation onto other members of your group or organisation. A light buffet and refreshments will be provided at both workshops.

Please confirm your attendance by contacting ngage on 01375 389893 or by e-mail to: info@ngagethurrock.org.uk.

T FEST AND TORCH RELAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

T Fest (incLuding Sparks will Fly)
ngage are recruiting volunteers for the T fest event on Saturday 2nd June and T Fest Carnival including Sparks will Fly event on Sunday 3rd June.
This is a great opportunity for people to volunteer their time and be part of making these events a success. and because they are weekend events, it gives people who work Monday - Friday the chance to volunteer aswell.

Torch Relay (6th July)
This is a once in a life time volunteering opportunity that will help make the Torch Relay a great success. ngage are hoping to recruit approxiamately 300 volunteers and volunteers will be needed between the times of approximately 2.30pm and 6.30pm.

Register now as a one off event Volunteer

Let your business support Volunteering (6th July)
Are you a business and would you be happy to release members of staff between the times of approximately 2.30pm and 6.30 on 6th July in order for them to volunteer at the Torch relay? Thurrock Council is supporting this scheme, so why dont you join us too!
Contact ngage on 01375 389853 for further information.

COMMUNITY FIRST PANELS
The government has made funding available over the next 3 years for community projects in 4 ward areas in Thurrock.

The ward areas of Chadwell St Mary, Tilbury Riverside & Thurrock Park, Tilbury St Chads have recently already set up their panels and ngage are encouraging residents within the West Thurrock & South Stifford ward area to set up a panel too. You will need to create a �Community First� plan which ngage can offer suppport and advice on that will help idenify projects for the area. The activities must benefit the area and represent the views and wishes of local people.

The Panels needs to consist of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 people who live in the ward area or be an existing group/organisation based or working within in the ward area, so if you are interested in joining a panel or would like to set up a panel in West Thurrock & South Stifford please contact ngage on 01375 389893 or click here for more information

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