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The Church in the
Thames Gateway
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- Despite positive words during our visit to London Gateway Port in February, it has now been announced that the plans are under review because of the current economic climate. They are likely to be cut down and delayed. For more details see the new Thames Gateway TV site here
- However the new owners of Southend Airport (Eddie Stobbard Group) and the two councils (Southend and Rochford) are pushing ahead with redevelopment plans which would take the airport to 2 million passengers a year. A new railway station and terminal building were always planned but now an extension to the runway has been added. To see the current proposals follow the link here.
- Fox International have launched a new internet TV station focusing on the Thames Gateway. So far it seems to be a good place to find out what is happening and is being regularly updated. Let’s see if they can keep it up. To visit the site click here.
- “An outsiders view of the Thames Gateway”. Charles Landry, director of place-
making consultancy Komedia, took a 7 day trip round the Gateway. Read some of his comments here. - The Draft Planning Policy Statement for eco-
towns has been published for consultation. The see a summary and an update on the progress of the eco- heretowns idea click - The Thames Gateway is an economically led regeneration programme and economic activity is an essential part of life, but is it the ‘be all and end all’?....... Click here
