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Thames Estuary 2050 Growth: government response to Commission

Government responds to the Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission, setting out the government’s plan for the delivery of the Commission’s ambitious growth vision.

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Thames Estuary 2050 Growth: government response to Commission

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The government’s response is a demonstration of the government’s commitment to growth in the Thames Estuary.

At Budget 2016 the government asked the Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission to set out an ambitious vision and delivery plan for North Kent, South Essex and East London. The Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission published their report on 25 June 2018.

The government is grateful to the Commission for providing a clear vision for north Kent, south Essex and east London and has considered their recommendations. In this response the government welcomes the Commission’s vision, and sets out commitments to the Thames Estuary.

Update

On 30 October 2019, Kate Willard was appointed as the first Estuary Envoy by Thurrock Council on behalf of all Estuary partners. The Envoy will act as the Chair of the Thames Estuary Growth Board which will receive £1 million of government funding to drive economic growth plans in the area.

Published 25 March 2019
Last updated 31 October 2019 + show all updates
  1. Added update: On 30 October 2019, Kate Willard was appointed as the first Estuary Envoy by Thurrock Council on behalf of all Estuary partners. The Envoy will act as the Chair of the Thames Estuary Growth Board which will receive £1 million of government funding to drive economic growth plans in the area.

  2. First published.