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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Transport Action Network take legal action
We offer thanks and support as Transport Action Network (TAN) step up to make a legal challenge against the Government
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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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Latest LTC site works announcements
Find out more about the latest LTC site works announcements (Latest update 17th April 2020): Please remember these works are
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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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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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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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The Heathrow run way effect
You may have heard the recent news about the Court of Appeal ruling blocking the Heathrow expansion on environmental grounds.
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Unexploded ordnance concerns
There all sorts of concerns about the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. As many know unexploded ordnance (bombs) can be a
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Random development boundary – Bulphan
If you look through the Land Use maps for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing you will notice a very random
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LTC toxic triangle
The proposed Lower Thames Crossing would create a hugely destructive toxic triangle, and is not fit for purpose. We have
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LTC Bottleneck (M25-A13 junctions)
So we’ve already brought you details of the A13 bottleneck caused by LTC, next we bring you details of the
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Proposed Construction hours/routes
As part of the Supplementary Consultation Highways England have provided more details on the proposed construction hours/routes for the Lower
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BBC Essex Radio Interview (29 Jan 2020)
Thames Crossing Action Group were invited on to Dave Monk’s drivetime show on BBC Essex Radio on Jan 29th 2020,
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LTC Smart Motorway?
Something we are all wondering is whether the proposed Lower Thames Crossing will be a Smart Motorway. Not that there
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LTC Map Legends (issued 2020)
There have been many questions and concerns over what the LTC Map Legends actually mean. The wording of the descriptions
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LTC Project Director
There have now been a number of LTC Project Directors. In July of last year (2019) the then LTC Project
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Estimated cost per mile
We all know what the true costs are to our lives, homes, communities, green belt, ancient forests, agricultural land, wildlife,
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A13 Bottleneck (Supplementary Consultation)
One of the many things we have uncovered so far from the LTC Supplementary Consultation information, is that there will
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Highways England have sent more letters with errors
In response to our email to Highways England we have now received a reply confirming that Highways England have sent
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Initial reactions to the LTC Supplementary Consultation
So as of a minute past midnight on Weds 29th Jan 2020 the info regarding changes for the proposed Lower
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Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation Events 2020
Highways England will be holding public and mobile Information Events in Kent, Thurrock, and Essex as part of their Lower
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Supplementary Consultation Deposit and Information Locations
Highways England have announced the Deposit and Information Locations for the Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation which will run from
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Lower Thames Crossing is not fit for purpose
As we have mentioned previously, many will be under the impression that the proposed Lower Thames Crossing is about solving
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Ground Investigation Site Visits
Highways England agreed to a couple of our admin team members going along for a couple of Ground Investigation site
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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