Thurrock Hammers Speedway

24/10/2026

17 years ago this weekend.

KO Cup winners. Memories.

https://youtu.be/3hn36WjuiYc?si=RIJiJi9XqCmBwLQf

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The Hammers celebrate their victory in the KO Cup final second leg ...

15/10/2026

Thurrock Hammers respond to Thurrock Council Consultation on Draft Local Plan

Thurrock Hammers Limited submitted its responses to the Thurrock Council Local Plan ‘Regulation 19’ consultation process on Tuesday 13th October.

The Local Plan process is designed to create a clear plan to meet all local needs against which planning applications will be judged and involves consultation and public examination by an independent Planning Inspector.

We have identified a number of significant omissions in the Draft Local Plan and this will be the first time that the case we have made for Speedway in Thurrock will be considered by a planning professional independent of the Council.

Alongside completing the lengthy online submission, we have also sent our representations in electronic form to the Local Plan team, Cllr Richard Bingley, leader of Thurrock Council, Cllr Tom Kelly (Portfolio Holder for Regeneration) and Alan Ward, Senior Planning Officer at Thurrock Council, who is leading on the Arena Essex Raceway application.

These documents are available to view via the Hammers site here:

https://shorturl.at/uK2HZ

Last week, (Tuesday 6th October 2026) Hammers director Mark Sexton and Brian Connolly met with Councillor Kelly and Mr Ward at the Council offices to outline our plans to return Speedway to Thurrock and the club’s thoughts and position on the draft Local Plan and specifically the future of the Arena Essex Raceway.

Mark reported that the meeting was constructive and we are confident that we will be having further discussions soon.

Now that the ‘reg 19’ consultation period is complete, the next step is for Council members to consider the Consultation responses before being approved by the Council for submission to the Planning Inspectorate for public examination by HM Planning Inspectors.

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15/10/2026

Following the recent sad passing of Terry Partlett, his family have shared the following details regarding Terry’s funeral, should anyone wish to attend.

The service will take place 2.30pm on Tuesday 20th October at Pitsea Crematorium, Church Rd, Bowers Gifford, Basildon SS13 2HG, following on to The Wyldecrest Sports Country Club, Herd Lane, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 9BJ

Everyone at The Hammers again sends all of our condolences for a much loved member of the Hammers family. ⚒️

09/10/2026

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Local Wildlife Sites are for people and nature, not data!
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action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/200909/action/1

❌ Will you join us in telling Thurrock Council to remove Arena Essex as a data centre allocation in the Thurrock Local Plan?

🐝 Arena Essex Raceway Local Wildlife Site is at risk of becoming a hyperscale Google data centre, as outlined in the Thurrock Local Plan.

💪We, alongside Essex Wildlife Trust, Essex Field Club Page, Thurrock Hammers Speedway Club and many others are standing up for the wildlife that lives there.

✅ We urge you to join us and object to the addition of this site in the Local Plan. Please ask Thurrock Council to remove the data allocation for Arena Essex and instead, adopt a long-term vision for the site that would benefit the community and the wildlife that calls it home.
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action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/200909/action/1
📷 Arena Essex © Terry Joyce

07/10/2026

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Local Wildlife Sites are for people and nature, not data!
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action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/200909/action/1

❌ Will you join us in telling Thurrock Council to remove Arena Essex as a data centre allocation in the Thurrock Local Plan?

🐝 Arena Essex Raceway Local Wildlife Site is at risk of becoming a hyperscale Google data centre, as outlined in the Thurrock Local Plan.

💪We, alongside Essex Wildlife Trust, Essex Field Club Page, Thurrock Hammers Speedway Club and many others are standing up for the wildlife that lives there.

✅ We urge you to join us and object to the addition of this site in the Local Plan. Please ask Thurrock Council to remove the data allocation for Arena Essex and instead, adopt a long-term vision for the site that would benefit the community and the wildlife that calls it home.
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action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/200909/action/1
📷 Arena Essex © Terry Joyce
BuglifeCampaign

04/10/2026

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⚠️ A special wildlife site in Thurrock is under threat.

Current plans could see over 50% of the Arena Essex site lost to make way for a hyperscale Google data centre. The site is home to hundreds of species and one of the UK's rarest habitats.

Nature needs your voice.

You have until 14 October to respond to the consultation and help protect this important place for wildlife.

Take action today 👉 https://loom.ly/SEezC-o

27/09/2026

Congratulations Robert Lambert 🇬🇧🇬🇧⚒️⚒️

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GREAT BRITAIN HAS A NEW SPEEDWAY WORLD CHAMPION!

Robert Lambert wins gold in 2026 🥳

🎨 FIM Speedway Grand Prix

26/09/2026

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24/09/2026

We are very saddened to hear of the recent passing of Terry Partlett.

Terry worked tirelessly behind the scenes at The Hammers, giving generously with his time, ideas and resources.

Hammers fans will probably remember him best from his time in charge of the Rider and Season Ticket holder gate at the Raceway where everyone was guaranteed a warm welcome!

Everyone at The Hammers sends our deepest condolences and thoughts to Terry’s family and friends at this sad time.

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