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DRIVING FAIR GROWTH

FOR THE WHOLE THAMES ESTUARY

 

DRIVING FAIR GROWTH

FOR THE WHOLE THAMES ESTUARY

 

DRIVING FAIR GROWTH

FOR THE WHOLE THAMES ESTUARY

 

DRIVING FAIR GROWTH

FOR THE WHOLE THAMES ESTUARY

 

DRIVING FAIR GROWTH

FOR THE WHOLE THAMES ESTUARY

 

DRIVING FAIR GROWTH

FOR THE WHOLE THAMES ESTUARY

 

DRIVING FAIR GROWTH

FOR THE WHOLE THAMES ESTUARY

 

DRIVING FAIR GROWTH

FOR THE WHOLE THAMES ESTUARY

 

DRIVING FAIR GROWTH

FOR THE WHOLE THAMES ESTUARY

 

DRIVING FAIR GROWTH

FOR THE WHOLE THAMES ESTUARY

 

We are dedicated to driving fair growth across the Thames Estuary, embracing East London South Essex, North and East Kent. We're working to to accelerate and drive investment in sectors including the creative industries, net zero and hydrogen power, river freight, data centres, higher education, housing, and infrastructure.



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Video Key Points.

  • The Thames Estuary is the UK’s number one growth opportunity. Located in the south-east of England, on the country’s most important waterway, we are in a good place.
  • Our dedicated Growth Board, led by our Envoy, Kate Willard OBE, is here to drive forward our action plan, “The Green Blue” to unlock the Thames Estuary’s potential and make great things happen.
  • The Thames Estuary offers unique advantages to businesses, thanks to its proximity to London, its excellent transport links, and the Thames itself – a thriving hub for import and export.
  • We are backing key sustainability developments – using the river for freight and passenger transport, and spearheading decarbonisation technologies.
  • Our Board is about people and action, bringing together the right people with the right skills, combining opportunity, motivation and connections.
  • We will improve and maintain the Thames Estuary’s beautiful green spaces, making them accessible for everyone and championing the visitor economy.

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Call for Partners: Join the Thames Estuary Growth Board in Pioneering Sustainable Logistics Along the River Thames

The Thames Estuary Growth Board (The Growth Board) is seeking partners to join a landmark project aimed at tackling London’s congestion and...

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Harnessing Nature’s Wealth: The Thames Estuary’s Blue and Green Goldmine
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Kate's Diary.

Kate's Diary

Check out my amazing visit this morning to the team and trucks at @TevvaTrucks in Tilbury

Unlocking Transformation: The Actress to the Envoy
Mission: Michigan Meet-up
Estuary Envoy’s Letters from America
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The Thames Estuary is the UK’s number one opportunity for good, green growth.

The Thames Estuary Growth Board, led by our government-appointed Envoy, Kate Willard OBE, is driving forward our action plan: “The Green Blue”.

Situated on a multi-functional river and globally recognised landmark, the Thames Estuary offers unique advantages for businesses. Our proximity to London and excellent transport links mean we offer better connectivity and access than anywhere else in the UK.

The Thames Estuary covers North Kent, South Essex and East London, as well as the Thames itself. There are 17 local authority areas, these are: Barking, Basildon, Bexley, Canterbury, Castle Point, Dagenham, Dartford, Gravesham, Greenwich, Havering, Maidstone, Medway, Newham, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Swale, Thanet, and Thurrock.

Backed by the UK government, we have the connections to support many industries, including freight, transport, logistics, tourism, health, life sciences, hydrogen, culture, construction and manufacturing.

Vital to the Thames Estuary Growth Board plan is green growth through sustainable transport and energy. We are backing key projects such as the Lower Thames Crossing, Dagenham Docks, Thamesmead, Tilbury 2, plus improved usage of the river’s piers and wharves to regenerate the Thames Estuary and boost connectivity.

We are spearheading the development of decarbonisation technologies across the region, offering unique, viable access for international trade.

Our vision for The Green Blue extends beyond sustainability. We will improve and maintain the Thames Estuary’s beautiful green spaces, making them accessible for everyone and championing the visitor economy.

Through the continued work of our growth board and our envoy, we will transform the Thames Estuary.