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Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation 2020

29th January 202018th February 2021 Web Master HE, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Supplementary Consultation, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

The Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation will run for 8 weeks from Weds 29th Jan to Weds 25th March 2020.

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Supplementary Consultation Deposit and Information Locations

23rd January 202018th February 2021 Web Master Deposit Location, essex, havering, HE, highways england, Information Point, Kent, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Supplementary Consultation, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, thurrock

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

22nd January 202015th August 2021 Web Master Dartford Crossing, Failure, HE, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, not fit for purpose, over capacity, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

This article has now been updated – https://www.thamescrossingactiongroup.com/ltc-not-fit-for-purpose/ As we have mentioned previously, many will be under the impression that

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A festive message to Highways England!

19th December 201923rd January 2020 Web Master A27 Arundel Bypass, A303 Stonehenge Scheme, A5036 Port of Liverpool Access Scheme, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Deck the Halls, Deck the Roads, Festive, HE, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Oc-Cam Expressway, Save Rimrose Valley, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

Our festive message to Highways England! Deck the Roads (to the tune of Deck the Halls)!! Together we are stronger!

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Ground Investigation Site Visits

15th December 20199th July 2021 Web Master Core Store Facility, east tilbury, Flood Alert, Ground Investigations, HE, highways england, Historic Landfill, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Rotary Core Drilling, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, thurrock

Highways England agreed to a couple of our admin team members going along for a couple of Ground Investigation site

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Archaeological trial trenching and surveys

21st November 20199th July 2021 Web Master Archaeological trial trenching and surveys, HE, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, TCAG

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

25th October 20199th July 2021 Web Master essex, gravesham, Ground Penetrating Radar surveys, havering, highways england, Kent, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, thurrock

From Monday, 28th October Highways England will start Ground Penetrating Radar surveys (GPR) going on until mid December 2019. Highways

Stephen Metcalfe asks Sajid Javid if Lower Thames Crossing is value for money

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Stephen Metcalfe asks Chancellor if Lower Thames Crossing is value for money

4th September 201910th July 2021 Web Master Chancellor, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Parliament, Sajid Javid, stephen metcalfe mp, 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

29th August 201910th July 2021 Web Master BBC Essex Radio, Dave Monk, Grant Shapps, highways england, jackie doyle price, letter, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Secretary of State for Transport, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

12th August 20199th July 2021 Web Master Ground Investigation Leaflets, HE, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Post Office, Postage fee, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

22nd July 20199th July 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Statutory Consultation, Summer Engagements, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, 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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Thames Crossing Action Group response to LTC Consultation

21st December 201818th February 2021 Web Master Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Official Response, Statutory Consultation, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

14th December 20189th July 2021 Web Master construction, Electric vehicles, environment, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, noise pollution, Service Station, spoil, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, utilities

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

14th December 20189th July 2021 Web Master Benefits, Chaos, Congestion, Dartford Crossing, Failure, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Pollution, TGAC, Thames Crossing Action Group, Tilbury Port

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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Statutory Consultation

26th November 201818th February 2021 Web Master consultation, Development Consent Order, highways england, Judicial Review, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Public Info Events, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

25th November 20189th July 2021 Web Master A1089, A13, Disappearing connections, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

24th November 20189th July 2021 Web Master A127, access, audit, budget, capacity, construction, cyclist, dartford tunnel, equestrian, funding, gas, linford, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, pedestrians, safety, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

14th November 201818th February 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Task Force, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, thurrock council

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

10th November 20189th July 2021 Web Master consultation, cyclists, Dartford Crossing, Emergency Services, Judicial Review, Legal Action, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, motion, motorway, Pollution, Public Funding, Service Station, Taxpayers Money, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, thurrock council

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

28th October 20189th July 2021 Web Master A127, Benny Beluga, Fens, Fog, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, M25, Rest Area, Service Area, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, tilbury, traffic modelling, Wind

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

20th October 20189th July 2021 Web Master A13, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, M25, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

19th October 20189th July 2021 Web Master consultation, gateway fm, Gateway Radio, ITV News, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Meridian, orsett hall, ros connor, stephen metcalfe mp, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

17th October 201818th February 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, task force meeting, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, thurrock council

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

15th October 20189th July 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

14th October 201818th February 2021 Web Master consultation, Deposit Location, HE, highways england, Information Location, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

14th October 20189th July 2021 Web Master bbc essex, consultation, essex, Gateway Radio, highways england, ITV News, Kent, KMTV, London, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Meridian, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, thurrock

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 Maps (issued 10th Oct 2018)

11th October 201810th July 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, maps

New Lower Thames Crossing maps were issued on the 10th Oct 2018 by Highways England as part of the Statutory

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Essex County Council LTC motion result

9th October 20189th July 2021 Web Master Essex County Council, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, motion, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

6th October 201810th July 2021 Web Master Essex County Council, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Petition, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

5th October 201818th February 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, SoCC, Statement of Community Consultation, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

4th October 201827th January 2020 Web Master consultation, essex, HE, highways england, Kent, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Public Info 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

4th October 201818th February 2021 Web Master consultation, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

3rd October 201827th January 2020 Web Master Brandon Groves, coalhouse fort, Destruction, Farms, Greenbelt, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, North Ockendon, Orsett, South Ockendon, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, the wilderness, tilbury

Lower Thames Crossing – The Destructive Route. Highways England have stated that there is nothing of beauty in Essex to

Consultation regarding the Lower Thames Crossing COMING SOON

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Consultation regarding Lower Thames Crossing COMING SOON

29th September 201818th February 2021 Web Master consultation, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

29th September 201826th November 2018 Web Master Air pollution info for children, friends of the earth, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Pollution, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

29th September 20189th July 2021 Web Master Congestion, Dartford Crossing, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

26th September 201827th January 2020 Web Master Councillor Tom Kelly, Dartford Crossing, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, task force meeting, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group, Tim Jones

Many will be under the impression that the proposed Lower Thames Crossing is about solving the congestion issues we all

Media Protest

Stop invading our space Highways England

25th September 201826th November 2018 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

18th September 20189th July 2021 Web Master consultation, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, task force meeting, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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

29th August 201818th February 2021 Web Master Biggin Lane, highways england, letters, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, red line boundaries, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

August 29th 2018 the day we discovered Highways England ‘July’ letters not sent to residents til August. Highways England released

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IPA Amber/Red Report LTC

13th July 20189th July 2021 Web Master Lower Thames Crossing

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)

13th July 201810th July 2021 Web Master highways england, July 2018 changes, Lower Thames Crossing, red line boundaries, red line maps

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

24th April 20189th July 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, task force meeting, TCAG, Thames Crossing Action Group

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…

28th March 20189th July 2021 matt 0 Comments heath road, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, orsett heath

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

20th March 20189th July 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, task force meeting, TCAG, thurrock council

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

18th March 201826th November 2018 Web Master friends of the earth, Lower Thames Crossing, TCAG

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

19th February 20189th July 2021 matt bogus, cunning, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing

February 2018 – Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting After last months SHOCK announcement regarding the 2018 statutory consultation will

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December 2017 LTC Task Force Meeting

19th December 201718th February 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, Thames Crossing Action Group, thurrock council

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

29th November 201726th November 2018 matt #thamescrossing, coalhouse fort, east tilbury, linford, Lower Thames Crossing, TCAG, tilbury fort, west tilbury

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

28th November 20179th July 2021 matt highways england, jackie doyle price, Lower Thames Crossing, teamwork, thurrock council

Teamwork to make the dream work! Teamwork really is key as we progress towards the 2018 Public Consultation for the

Highways England presentation for South East LEP at CEME

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Highways England presentation for SELEP at CEME

22nd November 20179th July 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, selep, TCAG, Tim Jones, video

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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Essex Chamber of Commerce

10th November 20179th July 2021 matt Essex Chamber of Commerce, Lower Thames Crossing, poor air quality, port of tilbury, thurrock

Following a recent meeting at the Port of Tilbury, TCAG felt a formal comment from Essex Chamber of Commerce was

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LTC EIA – Scoping Report (inc more maps)

6th November 201710th July 2021 Web Master Lower Thames Crossing, maps, TCAG

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)

2nd November 201710th July 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, red line maps, TCAG

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

1st November 201710th July 2021 Web Master highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, route update, TCAG

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

30th October 20179th July 2021 Web Master highways england, Highways England's latest considerations for design update, Lower Thames Crossing, TCAG

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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October Lower Thames Crossing Task Force Meeting

17th October 20179th July 2021 Web Master Lower Thames Crossing, Task Force, TCAG

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

17th October 201718th February 2021 Web Master Lower Thames Crossing, TCAG, thurrock council

Next Full Council Meeting is on Weds 25th October 2017 We want to share some info with you that we

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Task Force & TCAG on Time 107.5 FM

10th October 201718th February 2021 matt Lower Thames Crossing, Lower Thames Gateway, ltc, radio interview, TCAG, time107.5

Task Force | Thurrock Council Cllr Peter Smith (UKIP Aveley & Uplands – Chair of The Task Force) speaks to

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Will Route 3 Support Thurrock Docks?

8th May 201726th November 2018 Thames Crossing #thamescrossing, dp world, forth ports, Lower Thames Crossing, lowerthamescrossing, thames gateway, tilbury 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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Press Release – Stephen Metcalfe MP

20th April 201726th November 2018 Thames Crossing Lower Thames Crossing, snap general election, stephen metcalfe mp

Stephen Metcalfe MP writes to Transport Secretary requesting urgent meeting about new Thames Crossing FOLLOWING the announcement of the General

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Historical Maps

18th April 201710th July 2021 Thames Crossing Lower Thames Crossing, maps, option c route 3, option c3

Highways England – Big Maps These maps detail the Kent & Thurrock portions of the road schemes. They are rather

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Protest Blog #1, the first of many

18th April 201726th November 2018 Thames Crossing action plan, highways england, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, thurrock council, video blog

Our very first video Protest blog Lower Thames Crossing George shares with us a few words of encouragement and offers

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Option C Route 3 Corridor Map

18th April 201710th July 2021 Thames Crossing Lower Thames Crossing, lowerthamescrossing, option C, option c route 3

Option C Route 3 Boundary Map This map details the boundary or corridor of Option C Route 3. We expect

Some of the Thames Crossing Action Group Volunteers

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TCAG Action Plan

17th April 201726th November 2018 Thames Crossing Lower Thames Crossing, TCAG Action Plan

TCAG Action Plan Read the TCAG Action Plan To be very clear to all this group is opposed to all

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Baker Street Interchange will not support Port HGVs

14th April 201726th November 2018 Thames Crossing Lower Thames Crossing, maps

Highways England Propose ALL Tilbury & DP World Port Traffic to use The Orsett Cock Can you imagine what

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Option A Route 14 Merits

23rd July 201610th July 2021 Thames Crossing client earth, Lower Thames Crossing, ltc, Option A, option a14, thurrock

I’m sure you will agree, after reading data associated with Option A Route 14, you will be astonished as the

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Westminster

27th May 201626th November 2018 Thames Crossing andrew jones, john kent, Lower Thames Crossing, stephen metcalfe, thurrock council, westminster

Westminster here we come! On the 20th April 2016, a five-strong team from Thurrock met with Under Secretary of State

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History Video Blog

18th March 201626th November 2018 Thames Crossing Lower Thames Crossing, thurrock, video blog

Video Blog Each and every event or meeting has been tirelessly recorded for ease and simplicity for your watching. The

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Unitary Authority Leader Urges Chancellor not to waste money

16th March 201626th November 2018 matt Lower Thames Crossing, thurrock

Chancellor told not to waste money https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/news/thames-crossing/crossing-chancellor-told-not-to-waste-money 16 March 2016 Thurrock Council has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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Thurrock Unitary Authority give 17 Reasons

16th March 201626th November 2018 matt essex, Lower Thames Crossing, thurrock council, unitary authority

17 reasons against a crossing https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/news/thames-crossing/17-reasons-against-crossing 16 March 2016 Details of Thurrock Council’s response to the Highways England consultation into