TCAG statement on second DCO decision delay
The Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, today announced a delay to the DCO decision until 23 May 2025,
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Lower Thames Crossing
Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation 2020
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
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
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!
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
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
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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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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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 Maps (issued 10th Oct 2018)
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Press Release – 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
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
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
Option C Route 3 Boundary Map This map details the boundary or corridor of Option C Route 3. We expect
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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BBC Essex Discuss the Russell Brand Video
Tune in to James Whale’s Show ‘The Only Way is Whale’ BBC Essex On today’s show, James Whale opens up the
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Russell Brand Lends a Hand!
Russell Brand shares his views about the Lower Thames Crossing in Thurrock via a video posted on his facebook wall.
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