More LTC investigative works issues
With the weather turning nicer again now, it seems Highways England and their contractors are now back out on sites
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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 / Website – Laura Blake
Vice Chair / Legal Co-ordinator – Leigh Hughes
Treasurer / Secretary – Kim Towlson
Admin Team – Roger Slade, John Fox, Alex Hills
The admin team can be contacted via email – admin@thamescrossingactiongroup.com
TCAG comment on retrospective LTC compound planning application
Following on from our previous update about the retrospective LTC compound planning application, Thames Crossing Action Group have now submitted
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HE community woodland nothing to do with LTC
Don’t believe all you read in Highways England’s press release today (June 2nd 2021) about an HE community woodland, a
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LTC DCO re-submission delayed and further consultation coming soon
New Civil Engineer’s recent update offers further confirmation that Highways England will NOT be resubmitting their Lower Thames Crossing Development
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TCAG at the Estuary Festival
James Marriott one of the co-curators for the Estuary Festival kindly invited us to join a live online discussion panel
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HE apologise for LTC staff littering
A local Chalk resident, Russell Palmer (in photo above), took to Facebook to post about LTC staff littering in fields
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Highways England cover up culture
There are calls for an investigation after more evidence of Highways England’s cover up culture is being exposed. It’s no
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Gallows Corner and the LTC
In Nov 2020, Romford MP Andrew Rosindell asked about Gallows Corner in the first ever virtual Prime Minister’s question time.
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TCAG response to Essex Climate Action Commission consultation
The Essex Climate Action Commission was set up in 2020 by Essex County Council to advise on what Essex could
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May 2021 elections
A number of elections are scheduled to take place on 6 May 2021, including those postponed in May 2020. We
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‘Smart’ motorways public inquiry
On the 26th of February 2021 the UK Government’s Transport Committee announced they are carrying out a ‘smart’ motorways public
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London Resort (theme park) and LTC
London Resort (theme park) and Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) would both create more traffic issues both sides of the River
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HE LTC Community Update March 2021
The HE LTC Community Update March 2021 has been shared publicly, and there are some interesting points to be aware
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March 2021 LTC Task Force
The March 2021 LTC Task Force meeting takes place on Monday 15th. Items on the Agenda include, LTC Environmental Impact
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LTC, public transport, and NMU
With Climate Emergency being declared all over the world, and the UK hosting COP26 in Glasgow this year it is
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February 2021 LTC Task Force
The February 2021 LTC Task Force meeting took place on Monday 15th. Highways England/Lower Thames Crossing were in virtual attendance
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Transport Action Network’s legal challenges
Find out more about Transport Action Network‘s legal challenges against the UK Government’s £27bn road building program. Who are Transport
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Thurrock’s LTC Assistant Director leaving
It has been announced today (10th Feb 2021), that Thurrock Council’s LTC Assistant Director, Anna Eastgate is leaving the council.
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Lower Thames Crossing Facebook page censorship?
Has anyone else been experiencing issues with censorship on the official Lower Thames Crossing Facebook page? Have you received DMs
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Yet another misleading update from HE/LTC
Yet another misleading update from HE/LTC today (Thurs 28th Jan 2021) this time they’re trying to convince people they have
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January 2021 LTC Task Force
The January 2021 LTC Task Force meeting took place virtually on Mon 18th. As well at the LTC Task Force
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Major transport inquiry
On the 4th of December 2020 the UK Government’s Transport Committee announced a major new inquiry into the appraisal and
Read moreReasons for the LTC DCO withdrawal
As you know from previous updates the LTC Development Consent Order (DCO) was withdrawn on Fri 20th Nov 2020. Highways
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TCAG Media Coverage November/December 2020
TCAG Media Coverage November/December 2020 included interviews on ITV News (Meridian), BBC Kent Radio, BBC Essex Radio, LBC, and various
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LTC Carbon Emissions
The LTC Carbon Emissions data has finally been obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request and appeals. We have
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HE update on the withdrawal of LTC DCO application (UPDATED)
Highways England (HE) have just released an update on the withdrawal of the LTC DCO application. On their website they
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More evidence of HE wrongly withholding info
Following on from the recent news that HE withdrew the LTC DCO application apparently because they were unable to provide
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LTC DCO Application WITHDRAWN
As we reported on October 23rd 2020 Highways England submitted their LTC DCO Application. The 28 days for the Planning
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Inadequacies of LTC consultation process
Read our document that highlights the inadequacies of LTC consultation process. From the very beginning to the end it has
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LTC Exec Director speaks about LTC
New Civil Engineer held their virtual Future of Transport event last week. On Weds 11th Nov LTC Exec director, Matt
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LTC works have damaged a Gas pipeline
We have been alerted to the fact that LTC works have damaged a gas pipeline off Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent.
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LTC DCO Updates Index (2020)
Highways England submitted their Development Consent Order (DCO) application for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing on Fri 23rd October 2020.
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How to report issues relating to LTC works
Since Highways England and their contractors have started investigative works for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, there has been an
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TCAG letter to the Mayor of London
In October 2019 the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan committed London to reduce fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution in line
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LTC DCO application submitted
The LTC DCO application has been submitted by Highways England today (October 23rd 2020). What exactly does this mean? A
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Blue Bell Hill improvements Consultation Response
As so many of us are aware the proposed Lower Thames Crossing doesn’t have adequate connections to the existing road
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October 2020 LTC Task Force Meeting
The October 2020 LTC Task Force Meeting will take place on Mon 12th from 6pm. We have now been provided
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TCAG letter to TaxPayers Alliance (updated 14 Oct)
The TaxPayers Alliance fight to reform taxes and public services, cut wasteful spending and speak up for British taxpayers. Here’s
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How the preferred route was chosen
None of us are fans of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, many of us realise it is the wrong crossing
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Proposed purchase of land and rights in or over land by agreement letters
We have learnt that Highways England have evidently been sending out lots of letters to people titled ‘Proposed purchase and
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Comprehensive Spending Review response
We have submitted our Comprehensive Spending Review response to the Government, letting them know some of our opinions on how
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London Resort Consultation Response (Updated Jan 2021)
We have previously posted about our initial concerns about the London Resort theme park in regard to LTC, now read
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Investigative works in South and North Ockendon update
You may remember we posted previously about concerns at an LTC site off North Rd. Now we bring you an
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Brentwood Borough Council’s concerns over LTC
In their meeting on Sept 9th 2020, Bentwood Borough Council’s concerns over LTC were discussed. It seems the council have
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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
Read moreHistory of the proposed LTC
Here we will outline the key points of the history of the proposed LTC. 2009 – Department for Transport
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Tree Strategy Consultation Response
The UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) are currently holding a Tree Strategy Consultation, here is
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Investigative works in North Road
HE/LTC are currently beginning investigative works, Archaeological Trial Trenching surveys to be precise, in North Road, South Ockendon, amongst many
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Latest LTC site works announcements
Find out more about the latest LTC site works announcements (Latest update 20th September 2020): Please remember these works are
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Transport Decarbonisation Plan Consultation Response
On 31st August 2020 Thames Crossing Action Group submitted the following Transport Decarbonisation Plan consultation response. Please bear in mind
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TCAG response to LTC Design Refinement Consultation (Summer 2020)
Well we’re not ashamed to say that this has probably been the hardest LTC consultation to date for so many
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Inadequacies of the actual consultation
We looked at the inadequacies of the consultation materials in our previous update. Obviously there is also the glaring obvious inadequacies
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Design Consultation materials inadequacies
The words ‘Highways England’ and ‘Inadequacies’ side by side seem to be such a common occurrence in our experience. Let’s
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Cost of the proposed LTC
We’ve shared updates about the cost of the proposed LTC before, including an update in March that explained that the
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Design Consultation 2020 step by step
We know you’ve all been asking for any help and advice we can give on responding to the 2020 LTC
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More missing HE letters to residents
You may have read our update ‘Missing HE letters to residents‘ that we published on 28th of July, but now
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LTC impacts to special category land
Have you seen the details of LTC impacts to special category land on pages 88-90 in the the design consultation
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Havering Council’s concerns over LTC
Having previously been in support of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing it seems that after some recent events Havering Council’s concerns
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LTC Development Boundary stretches to J28 on the M25
We’re not sure if anyone else noticed during the Supplementary Consultation that the LTC development boundary stretches to J28 on
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North Rd ‘green’ bridge
Part of the Lower Thames Crossing proposals include the North Rd ‘green’ bridge in South Ockendon, but what do we
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Thurrock Council’s response to LTC Design Consultation
Thurrock Council’s response to LTC Design Consultation will be put before the General Services Committee this evening (Mon 3rd August
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Issues of London Resort and LTC
Some may be wondering why we are publishing an update about info from the London Resort (theme park) consultation. Well
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LTC impacts on leisure
Are you aware of some of the LTC impacts to sports clubs, and leisure facilities, such as the Orsett Show
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LTC impacts on farming
The LTC impacts on farming would include the destruction of acres of agricultural land, including some that is Grade 1
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LTC impacts to solar farms
Some of the LTC impacts to solar farms we have identified include not only delays and questions over the future
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Missing HE letters to residents
We have been hearing from some residents, whose homes would be impacted by the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, who still
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Electric Vehicles argument
One of Highways England’s go to comments when asked about pollution is to start saying how many Electric Vehicles there
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LTC Noise Barriers
One of the refinements in the latest consultation is the addition of 17 LTC Noise Barriers. Highways England have stated
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LTC Design Consultation 2020 Index
The LTC Design Consultation will run from Tues 14th July to Weds 12th August 2020. This consultation follows the Statutory
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LTC Task Force under threat
TCAG learnt yesterday that the LTC Task Force is under threat. Despite the fact we had an LTC Task Force
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LTC Consultation webinars
Highways England have included four LTC Consultation webinars as part of this latest Design Consultation. These are a new way
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July LTC Task Force Meeting
The July LTC Task Force Meeting took place from 6pm on Monday 20th July 2020 at Thurrock Council, New Road,
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LTC User Charges
There is a very short section about LTC User Charges in the Design Refinement Consultation Guide on page 11 (or
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LTC road standard and safety
Starting on page 9 of the consultation guide (page 5/53 if you’re going by the pdf pages on the online
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LTC Design Consultation – Taking Part
The LTC Design Consultation launched at 00:01 on Tues 14th July and will run until 23:59 on Weds 12th August
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Lower Thames Crossing maps (issued 14th July 2020)
Lower Thames Crossing maps (issued 14th July 2020) by Highways England as part of the Design Refinement Consultation documentation. HE
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LTC Design Refinement Consultation announced
Highways England have officially announced today (Mon 29th June 2020) that they will be launching the LTC Design Refinement Consultation
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Workers are still unable to comply with 2m distancing
You may remember that we previously reported that we felt all LTC work should be halted due to COVID-19. Well,
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Retrospective planning application for LTC compound
One of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing contractors has submitted a retrospective planning application for a compound that has been
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TCAG response to LTC Supplementary Consultation (Spring 2020)
Well it is finally complete, we have submitted the official TCAG response to LTC Supplementary Consultation (Spring 2020). We appreciate
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Get Lost LTC!
You won’t be surprised to hear us say “Get lost LTC!“, But what about “Get lost whilst trying to use
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All LTC work should be halted NOW
We have already commented about how the Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation should be postponed until after the Coronavirus crisis
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The Wilderness
The Wilderness has been a part of Ockendon for hundereds of years. It is home to many varieties of trees,
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More HE letters causing stress to residents
You may remember at the start of the Supplementary Consulation we shared details of how HE had sent erroneous letters
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Coronavirus COVID19
As this topic is constantly changing we will keep you updated and also provide a list of links to archived
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Latest from Thurrock MPs
As we all know there are two MPs that cover the Thurrock area, Stephen Metcalfe MP (South Basildon & East
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Impacts to Thurrock
Thurrock Council have long publicly stated their strong opposition to the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, find out more about what
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Supplementary Consultation 2020 step by step
We know you’ve all been asking for any help and advice we can give on responding to the 2020 LTC
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LTC – South of the River
To take full advantage of local knowledge of our friends across the river, we share some of the updates and
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Estimated cost per mile (updated)
We all know what the true costs are to our lives, homes, communities, green belt, ancient forests, agricultural land, wildlife,
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BBC South East News – LTC Budget 2020
BBC South East News (11th March 2020) Not long after arriving at the info event at Linford on 11th March
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Spring Budget 2020 – LTC
Wednesday 11th March 2020 saw the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announce the Spring Budget 2020. The Road
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‘Smart’ LTC aspects of safety
With ‘Smart’ Motorways being very much in the news at the moment, and rightly so, we wanted to know more
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Further LTC updates/answers
We’ve been waiting on answers to some of our questions to Highways England about the proposed Lower Thames Crossing for
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LTC/M25/A127 (J29) junction
For those that may not be familiar, let’s take a look at LTC/M25/A127 (J29) junction, as it’s not a straight
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Impacts of LTC on forests and woodlands
There is no doubting the impact the proposed Lower Thames Crossing would have on so many things, including forests and
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LTC/A13 junctions
In this update we have a look at the LTC/A13 junctions and try to help unravel the mystery of these
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Yet more HE inadequacies
It probably won’t surprise regular visitors to our site that we have come across yet more HE inadequacies, this time
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Utility Trial Trenching Surveys
We have been advised by Highways England that they will be starting Utility Trial Trenching Suveys (UTT). This phase of
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The Stanford Detour
As we have explained previously, one of the problems of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing is the lack of adequate
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