THURROCK Council’s consultation over the future the museum and library, currently located in the Thameside complex on Orsett Road and its wider search for views on the future of culture provision – including what happens to the Thameside Theatre – have met with scepticism and criticism from borough residents.
The council, which has long held the view that the Thameside complex should be closed because it is too expensive to run, is considering moving Grays Central Library and Thurrock Museum to available space in the civic offices on New Road.
Proposals can be viewed via this link.
A council statement says: “We believe that Grays Central Library and Thurrock Museum are valuable resources for our residents and community. The outline proposal does not include a reduction in services which will remain accessible to all.”
The consultation is online and can be accessed via this link, and there are face-to-face events planned for Saturday, 27 January from 9am to 12.30pm at the Thameside complex and on Tuesday, 6 February from 11am to 2pm at the council offices.
Yesterday (Friday, 19 January) also saw the start of the face-to-face consultations on the delivery of cultural events and activities in Grays and the wider borough. The complex played host to the event and a list of events to follow is at the end of this story.
You can also take part in the consultation online via this link, though you will have to register.
