Election Candidates on LTC
Thames Crossing Action Group remain politically neutral. However, in the run up to the general election we thought it might
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The Thames Crossing Action Group – Keeping you up to date with how the action group is progressing.
TCAG Admin Team
Chair – Roger Slade
Vice Chair / Website – Laura Blake
Treasurer / Secretary – Kim Towlson
Legal Co-ordinator – Leigh Hughes
Archaeological trial trenching and surveys
We have been informed today by Highways England (LTC) that they will be starting Archaeological trial trenching and surveys in
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Ground Penetrating Radar surveys
From Monday, 28th October Highways England will start Ground Penetrating Radar surveys (GPR) going on until mid December 2019. Highways
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Stephen Metcalfe asks Chancellor if Lower Thames Crossing is value for money
Stephen Metcalfe MP has today asked Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, if he will review whether the proposed Lower
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Letter from Jackie Doyle-Price to Grant Shapps
We have been made aware of a letter from Jackie Doyle-Price to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps
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Ground Investigation Leaflet Postage Charge Issue
A postage charge issue has been bought to our attention whereby a large batch of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing
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Summer 2019 Lower Thames Crossing Project Update
Highways England have today, Mon 22nd July 2019 released their Summer 2019 Lower Thames Crossing Project Update. The full update
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Ground Investigations for proposed Lower Thames Crossing
Highways England has today (July 1st 2019) launched a comprehensive programme of Ground Investigations (GI) along the route of the
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Thames Crossing Action Group response to LTC Consultation
As everyone knows Thames Crossing Action Group did not feel that the Lower Thames Crossing Consultation ran long enough to
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LTC Consultation – Your Response
LTC Consultation – Your View – An Overview We know some of you have asked for some guidance with your
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Yet more LTC updates
Another of our updates on our latest discoveries regarding the proposed Lower Thames Crossing and it’s impacts on us all.
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Lower Thames Crossing Benefits according to Highways England
It’s the question that we all keep asking. What are the benefits for us in Thurrock (or indeed anywhere along
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December 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting
The December 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 10th. Highways England were not
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Statutory Consultation
Highways England Statutory Consultation runs from Oct 10th – 23:59 Dec 20th 2018 We are regularly updating the website and
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Some A13/LTC updates
The A13/LTC junction will have an impact on a much bigger area than anyone expected prior to the latest consultation
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Yet another LTC consultation update
What are HE planning to do re Statera gas pipe that is planned to run through near the Tilbury Service
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November 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting
The November 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 12th. Highways England were in
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Another LTC consultation update
Another consultation update for you, and it’s another one that you need to be sitting comfortably for! It comes in
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LTC and Benny the Beluga
Today at the HE info event at Lakeside Shopping Centre we quizzed HE experts on the Rest/Service Area, LTC/M25/A127 Junctions,
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LTC bottlenecks
As we review the info provided as part of the Statutory Consultation we are already uncovering so much, this post
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TCAG Media Coverage – Week beginning 15th Oct 2018
There’s been lots more media regarding TCAG and the proposed Lower Thames Crossing again this week. Essex Live On Monday
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October 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting
The October 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 15th. Highways England were in
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Initial reactions to HE’s latest fly through video
We are still attempting to wade through the 7000 pages of Consultation documentation, and have viewed HE’s latest fly through
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Highways England’s Consultation Deposit and Information Locations
Since Highways England have hidden the locations of where you can visit to view the consultation documents and get copies
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TCAG TV and Radio Interviews from the first week of Consultation
Weds 10th October 2018 saw the start of the Statutory Consultation for LTC BBC Essex Radio Our day started around
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Lower Thames Crossing – The Process
Lower Thames Crossing – The Process that Highways England have to go through to try to get permission, because contrary
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Essex County Council LTC motion result
Essex County Council today voted on a motion to show support for LTC. As you know we emailed every Essex
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Essex County Council motion to support LTC
A motion is being presented at County Hall (Essex County Council) at Full Council 9th October for 10.00 AM to
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Statement of Community Consultation
We are aware that in Section 47 of the recent Notice of Consultation Lower Thames Crossing, Highways England have announced
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Highways England Statutory Consultation Public Information Events
Highways England will be holding Public Information Events in Essex and Kent as part of their Statutory Consultation on the
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Lower Thames Crossing Statutory Consultation announced
Lower Thames Crossing Statutory Consultation announced by Highways England. Today, Highways England have announced that the Statutory Consultation for the
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Lower Thames Crossing – The Destructive Route
Lower Thames Crossing – The Destructive Route. Highways England have stated that there is nothing of beauty in Essex to
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Consultation regarding Lower Thames Crossing COMING SOON
There will the a Statutory Consultation regarding Lower Thames Crossing coming soon in Autumn 2018. We don’t know exactly what
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Air pollution info for your children
The proposed Lower Thames Crossing will increase air pollution, and it will affect everyone. Friends of the Earth very kindly
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Watch the video – Some facts about the proposed Lower Thames Crossing
Some facts about the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, including the fact that the proposed route will not solve the issues
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It won’t solve Dartford Crossing issues
Many will be under the impression that the proposed Lower Thames Crossing is about solving the congestion issues we all
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Stop invading our space Highways England
Stop invading our space Highways England Highways England recently created a campaign against tailgating. Inspired by a tweet in response
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September 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting
The September 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 17th. Highways England were NOT
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‘July’ letters not sent to residents til August
August 29th 2018 the day we discovered Highways England ‘July’ letters not sent to residents til August. Highways England released
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The Hidden Option ‘A14’
Highways England The Best Lower Thames Crossing for Locals? > Option A14 < Yes the A14 is a road in
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IPA Amber/Red Report LTC
IPA Amber/Red Report LTC – The Infrastructure and Projects Authority have listed proposed LTC as Amber/Red in their annual report.
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Updated Red Line Boundaries (July 2018)
Here are the updated Red Line Boundaries (July 2018) taken from Highways England website. An overview of the route followed by
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Route C Option 3 – Highways England and the Government’s preferred route
Highways England and the Government have announced that the preferred route option for a new Lower Thames Crossing will be Option
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get a group regarding the
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April 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting
The April 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 23rd. Highways England were in
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Highways England Respond to…
Highways England reply to Thurrock Cllr Gerard Rice further to the closure of Heath Road – Orsett Heath. With respect to paving the way for the lower thames crossing proposal.
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March 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting
The March 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 19th. Highways England were in
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Friends of the Earth Clean Air Schools Pack
We have previous emailed all primary schools in Thurrock regarding the Friends of the Earth Clean Air Schools Pack. To date
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‘Abysmal Bogus Cunning’ Highways England
February 2018 – Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting After last months SHOCK announcement regarding the 2018 statutory consultation will
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January 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting
The January 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 22nd. Highways England were in
Read moreDonations to Thames Crossing Action Group
Donations to Thames Crossing Action Group are much appreciated and help us to continue the fight against Option C of
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Top 5 Hit List Thurrock Task Force
Highways England Priority List In response to Cllr Little’s request for a ‘top 10’ Priority list, TCAG have issued a
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December 2017 LTC Task Force Meeting
The December 2017 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 18th. Highways England were in
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E&W Tilbury + Linford Forum
The Revised Red Line Boundary Welcom Forum & TCAG Lower Thames Crossing Meeting East Tilbury School Sports Hall 26/11/17, 3.00pm
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Teamwork The Key to Success
Teamwork to make the dream work! Teamwork really is key as we progress towards the 2018 Public Consultation for the
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New Lower Thames Transport Tunnel (NLTTT)
What Options Exist? I know you’ve all heard a lot about Option A14 from Highways England… But what ever happened
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Nov 2017 Task Force Meeting
The Nov 2017 Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 20th. Highways England were in attendance
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Highways England presentation for SELEP at CEME
Yesterday 21 Nov 2017 some of the TCAG admin attended the Highways England presentation for SELEP (South East Local Enterpise Partnership)
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Bridge Capacity
Have you ever wondered why roads contain the number of lanes they do? I often wonder why the Dartford Bridge
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Thurrock Councillor Community Engagement
There’s been a lot of action regarding the proposed Lower Thames Crossing recently, therefore TCAG (representing Thurrock) decided to write
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Essex Chamber of Commerce
Following a recent meeting at the Port of Tilbury, TCAG felt a formal comment from Essex Chamber of Commerce was
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Supporting Thurrock Together
Thames Crossing Action Group Lobby Your MP Matt Jackson, Vice Chair of the Action Group Writes to the Thurrock MP
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LTC EIA – Scoping Report (inc more maps)
LTC EIA – Scoping Report (inc more maps) or in full Lower Thames Crossing Environmental Impact Assessment – Scoping Report
Read moreOctober Full Council Meeting Update
Weds 25th October Full Council Meeting update, to assist you in locating the Agenda, Minutes, and Audio recording of the
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Updated Red Line Maps (1st Nov 2017)
Here are updated Red Line Maps (1st Nov 2017) taken from Highways England website. An overview of the route followed
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1st Nov Highways England Route Update
Ockendon | Orsett | Chadwell | E. Tilbury | Kent 1st Nov Highways England Route Update can be viewed on
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Highways England’s latest considerations for design update
Have you seen Highways England’s latest considerations for design update on the crossing route? Thurrock Council have published Highways England’s
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East Tilbury and Linford Meeting
East Tilbury and Linford Meeting At 3pm on Sunday 26th November 2017 Thames Crossing Action Group will be holding a
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October Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting
October Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting Monday 16th saw the October Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting held at
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What you need to know about the next Full Council Meeting Weds 25th Oct 2017
Next Full Council Meeting is on Weds 25th October 2017 We want to share some info with you that we
Read morePublic can attend LTC Task Force Meetings
Public can attend LTC Task Force Meeting Apologies for the late notice, as the next Lower Thames Crossing Task Force
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Task Force & TCAG on Time 107.5 FM
Task Force | Thurrock Council Cllr Peter Smith (UKIP Aveley & Uplands – Chair of The Task Force) speaks to
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How Long has Thurrock been a health risk?
Welcome to Thurrock, the place listed for poor air quality and reduced life expectancy…!
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Highways England to part fund Council’s Director of Environment & Highways
Highways England to part fund Council’s Director of Environment & Highways The Full Council Meeting on the 27th Sept 2017
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First Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting
First Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting Last month we reported that Thurrock Council had announced the creation of the
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TCAG Pollution Question Answered
TCAG Pollution Question Answered As you will know we asked a question at the Full Council meeting on 27 Sept
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TCAG ask Council pollution question
Full Council Meeting – 8pm, Weds 27th Sept 2017 – TCAG ask Council pollution question TCAG ask Council pollution question
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Get Involved
GET INVOLVED – A call for volunteers To promote a single clear voice across the whole of Thurrock, volunteers are
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Brandon Groves Meeting
Brandon Groves Meeting Thames Crossing Action Group held the Brandon Groves meeting on Sunday 10th Sept 2017 to update the
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Future Consultation
There will be another Highways England Consultation in 2018. What we don’t know yet: When in 2018 it will be.
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Lower Thames Crossing Task Force
Task Force agreed Thurrock Borough Council have agreed to a new Task Force in response to the proposed Lower Thames
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TCAG ejected from Thurrock Council Meeting – 26th July 2017
Members of TCAG ejected from Thurrock Borough Council Meeting last night led by George Abbott. A question on behalf of
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We need options and cleaner air, not a toxic triangle
We Need Options and Clean Air, not a toxic Triangle! A follow up to our recent story where Matt Jackson
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Toxic Triangle
‘no to toxic triangle’ Mere weather can’t stop Leigh from the Thames Crossing Action Group, join up with fellow campaigners
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George Speaks at Chadwell-St-Mary Community Forum AGM
George @ Chadwell-St-Mary Community Forum Tonight George Abbott gave a presentation to a well supported Chadwell Community Forum meeting, out
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Will Route 3 Support Thurrock Docks?
The Question on everyone’s lips… What about Thurrock docks… How will The Lower Thames Crossing Support these two huge logistics
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