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Thames Crossing Action Group remain politically neutral. However, in the run up to the general election we thought it might
Read moreThe 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
Thames Crossing Action Group remain politically neutral. However, in the run up to the general election we thought it might
Read moreWe have been informed today by Highways England (LTC) that they will be starting Archaeological trial trenching and surveys in
Read moreFrom Monday, 28th October Highways England will start Ground Penetrating Radar surveys (GPR) going on until mid December 2019. Highways
Read moreStephen Metcalfe MP has today asked Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, if he will review whether the proposed Lower
Read moreWe have been made aware of a letter from Jackie Doyle-Price to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps
Read moreA postage charge issue has been bought to our attention whereby a large batch of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing
Read moreHighways England have today, Mon 22nd July 2019 released their Summer 2019 Lower Thames Crossing Project Update. The full update
Read moreHighways England has today (July 1st 2019) launched a comprehensive programme of Ground Investigations (GI) along the route of the
Read moreAs everyone knows Thames Crossing Action Group did not feel that the Lower Thames Crossing Consultation ran long enough to
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreBefore reading this post please consider reading Statutory Consultation and LTC Consultation – Your Response if you haven’t already! As
Read moreLTC Consultation – Your View – An Overview We know some of you have asked for some guidance with your
Read moreAnother of our updates on our latest discoveries regarding the proposed Lower Thames Crossing and it’s impacts on us all.
Read moreIt’s the question that we all keep asking. What are the benefits for us in Thurrock (or indeed anywhere along
Read moreThe December 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 10th. Highways England were not
Read moreHighways England Statutory Consultation runs from Oct 10th – 23:59 Dec 20th 2018 We are regularly updating the website and
Read moreThe A13/LTC junction will have an impact on a much bigger area than anyone expected prior to the latest consultation
Read moreWhat are HE planning to do re Statera gas pipe that is planned to run through near the Tilbury Service
Read moreThe November 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 12th. Highways England were in
Read moreAnother consultation update for you, and it’s another one that you need to be sitting comfortably for! It comes in
Read moreToday at the HE info event at Lakeside Shopping Centre we quizzed HE experts on the Rest/Service Area, LTC/M25/A127 Junctions,
Read moreAs we review the info provided as part of the Statutory Consultation we are already uncovering so much, this post
Read moreThere’s been lots more media regarding TCAG and the proposed Lower Thames Crossing again this week. Essex Live On Monday
Read moreThe October 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 15th. Highways England were in
Read moreWe are still attempting to wade through the 7000 pages of Consultation documentation, and have viewed HE’s latest fly through
Read moreSince Highways England have hidden the locations of where you can visit to view the consultation documents and get copies
Read moreWeds 10th October 2018 saw the start of the Statutory Consultation for LTC BBC Essex Radio Our day started around
Read moreLower Thames Crossing – The Process that Highways England have to go through to try to get permission, because contrary
Read moreEssex County Council today voted on a motion to show support for LTC. As you know we emailed every Essex
Read moreA motion is being presented at County Hall (Essex County Council) at Full Council 9th October for 10.00 AM to
Read moreWe are aware that in Section 47 of the recent Notice of Consultation Lower Thames Crossing, Highways England have announced
Read moreHighways England will be holding Public Information Events in Essex and Kent as part of their Statutory Consultation on the
Read moreLower Thames Crossing Statutory Consultation announced by Highways England. Today, Highways England have announced that the Statutory Consultation for the
Read moreLower Thames Crossing – The Destructive Route. Highways England have stated that there is nothing of beauty in Essex to
Read moreThere will the a Statutory Consultation regarding Lower Thames Crossing coming soon in Autumn 2018. We don’t know exactly what
Read moreThe proposed Lower Thames Crossing will increase air pollution, and it will affect everyone. Friends of the Earth very kindly
Read moreSome facts about the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, including the fact that the proposed route will not solve the issues
Read moreMany will be under the impression that the proposed Lower Thames Crossing is about solving the congestion issues we all
Read moreStop invading our space Highways England Highways England recently created a campaign against tailgating. Inspired by a tweet in response
Read moreThe September 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 17th. Highways England were NOT
Read moreAugust 29th 2018 the day we discovered Highways England ‘July’ letters not sent to residents til August. Highways England released
Read moreHighways England The Best Lower Thames Crossing for Locals? > Option A14 < Yes the A14 is a road in
Read moreIPA Amber/Red Report LTC – The Infrastructure and Projects Authority have listed proposed LTC as Amber/Red in their annual report.
Read moreHere are the updated Red Line Boundaries (July 2018) taken from Highways England website. An overview of the route followed by
Read moreHighways England and the Government have announced that the preferred route option for a new Lower Thames Crossing will be Option
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get a group regarding the
Read moreThe April 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 23rd. Highways England were in
Read moreHighways 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.
Read moreThe March 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 19th. Highways England were in
Read moreWe have previous emailed all primary schools in Thurrock regarding the Friends of the Earth Clean Air Schools Pack. To date
Read moreFebruary 2018 – Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting After last months SHOCK announcement regarding the 2018 statutory consultation will
Read moreThe 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 are much appreciated and help us to continue the fight against Option C of
Read moreHighways England Priority List In response to Cllr Little’s request for a ‘top 10’ Priority list, TCAG have issued a
Read moreThe December 2017 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 18th. Highways England were in
Read moreThe Revised Red Line Boundary Welcom Forum & TCAG Lower Thames Crossing Meeting East Tilbury School Sports Hall 26/11/17, 3.00pm
Read moreTeamwork to make the dream work! Teamwork really is key as we progress towards the 2018 Public Consultation for the
Read moreWhat Options Exist? I know you’ve all heard a lot about Option A14 from Highways England… But what ever happened
Read moreThe Nov 2017 Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 20th. Highways England were in attendance
Read moreYesterday 21 Nov 2017 some of the TCAG admin attended the Highways England presentation for SELEP (South East Local Enterpise Partnership)
Read moreHave you ever wondered why roads contain the number of lanes they do? I often wonder why the Dartford Bridge
Read moreThere’s been a lot of action regarding the proposed Lower Thames Crossing recently, therefore TCAG (representing Thurrock) decided to write
Read moreFollowing a recent meeting at the Port of Tilbury, TCAG felt a formal comment from Essex Chamber of Commerce was
Read moreThames Crossing Action Group Lobby Your MP Matt Jackson, Vice Chair of the Action Group Writes to the Thurrock MP
Read moreLTC EIA – Scoping Report (inc more maps) or in full Lower Thames Crossing Environmental Impact Assessment – Scoping Report
Read moreWeds 25th October Full Council Meeting update, to assist you in locating the Agenda, Minutes, and Audio recording of the
Read moreHere are updated Red Line Maps (1st Nov 2017) taken from Highways England website. An overview of the route followed
Read moreOckendon | Orsett | Chadwell | E. Tilbury | Kent 1st Nov Highways England Route Update can be viewed on
Read moreHave you seen Highways England’s latest considerations for design update on the crossing route? Thurrock Council have published Highways England’s
Read moreEast Tilbury and Linford Meeting At 3pm on Sunday 26th November 2017 Thames Crossing Action Group will be holding a
Read moreOctober Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting Monday 16th saw the October Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting held at
Read moreNext 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 Meeting Apologies for the late notice, as the next Lower Thames Crossing Task Force
Read moreTask Force | Thurrock Council Cllr Peter Smith (UKIP Aveley & Uplands – Chair of The Task Force) speaks to
Read moreWelcome to Thurrock, the place listed for poor air quality and reduced life expectancy…!
Read moreHighways England to part fund Council’s Director of Environment & Highways The Full Council Meeting on the 27th Sept 2017
Read moreFirst Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting Last month we reported that Thurrock Council had announced the creation of the
Read moreTCAG Pollution Question Answered As you will know we asked a question at the Full Council meeting on 27 Sept
Read moreFull Council Meeting – 8pm, Weds 27th Sept 2017 – TCAG ask Council pollution question TCAG ask Council pollution question
Read moreGET INVOLVED – A call for volunteers To promote a single clear voice across the whole of Thurrock, volunteers are
Read moreBrandon Groves Meeting Thames Crossing Action Group held the Brandon Groves meeting on Sunday 10th Sept 2017 to update the
Read moreThere will be another Highways England Consultation in 2018. What we don’t know yet: When in 2018 it will be.
Read moreTask Force agreed Thurrock Borough Council have agreed to a new Task Force in response to the proposed Lower Thames
Read moreMembers of TCAG ejected from Thurrock Borough Council Meeting last night led by George Abbott. A question on behalf of
Read moreWe Need Options and Clean Air, not a toxic Triangle! A follow up to our recent story where Matt Jackson
Read more‘no to toxic triangle’ Mere weather can’t stop Leigh from the Thames Crossing Action Group, join up with fellow campaigners
Read moreGeorge @ Chadwell-St-Mary Community Forum Tonight George Abbott gave a presentation to a well supported Chadwell Community Forum meeting, out
Read moreThe Question on everyone’s lips… What about Thurrock docks… How will The Lower Thames Crossing Support these two huge logistics
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