New images have revealed a first look at Thurrock Council's new Civic Centre plans. 

The plans have come under criticism in recent weeks from both opposition councillors and residents with the project branded a "vanity project". 

Several businesses are set to be demolished as part of the expansion, with new CGIs showing the scale of the project. 

Rob Gledhill, Thurrock Council leader, has stated that the council will attempt to relocate the businesses elsewhere within the borough. 

But one business owner has launched a petition, aiming to gather signatures and block the proposed plans. 

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