The Green Blue

Action Plan Key Points 

We are delivering growth.

• The Thames Estuary is essential for the national economy in driving recovery and growth.
• Our dedicated growth board, led by our Envoy, is here to deliver what’s needed: job growth, transport infrastructure, inward investment, housing solutions and green energy infrastructure.
• We are capitalising on our unique location to attract business and investors.

We are using the Thames to its potential.

• Solutions, including a Freeport, maximise the area’s potential for international trade.
• We are improving and increasing use of the river to carry freight of all types.
• We will amplify use of the river for passenger transport. 

We are improving infrastructure.

• We are backing significant infrastructure projects that will boost economic growth.
• We are promoting and enabling digital connectivity in the Estuary.

We are building partnerships.

• Our connections mean we can bring together the right people with the right skills at the right time.
• We are supporting initiatives to help businesses develop skills.
• The Thames Estuary will become a hub for cultural and creative programmes.

We are going greener.

• The Estuary is home to beautiful green spaces.
• We are ensuring growth is sustainable and works with the environment, not against it.