LTC impacts on wildlife
We all know the proposed Lower Thames Crossing would be hugely destructive, and that includes the negative impacts to wildlife
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LTC Community Impacts Consultation materials
We all know that in the consultations so far the printed consultation materials usually consist of a consultation guide, a
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LTC – A13 Bottleneck
We have known for sometime now that the proposed Lower Thames Crossing would generate an A13 bottleneck, if it goes
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New 24/7 construction hours
We thought the proposed construction hours were bad enough before. HE had said that whilst the tunnel works would be
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TAN RIS2 Legal Challenge Judgement
Mr Justice Holgate, has today (26th July 2021) handed down his judgement on Transport Action Network’s first legal challenge, and
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Widening of LTC to A13 (Orsett Cock) slip road
As part of the Community Impacts Consultation Highways England have announced their plans for the widening of the LTC to
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LTC impacts on schools
Many people are quite rightly concerned about the negative impacts of pollution from roads, in this update we take a
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LTC – Greenbelt destruction
The proposed Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) would mean so much greenbelt destruction. We talk about this all the time, but
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TCAG’s initial reactions to the LTC Community Impacts Consultation
Whilst we work on bringing you more updates about the latest consultation, we thought that it may be helpful if
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LTC rising costs – Office of Rail and Roads Report (July 2021)
The Office of Rail and Roads report that was released on 15th July 2021 is an annual review of Highways
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Transport Decarbonisation Plan 2021
On the very same day as the LTC consultation launched (Weds 14th July 2021), the Government finally released the long
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LTC Community Impacts Consultation TCAG media coverage
We thought it may be helpful to have a page to some of the TCAG media coverage for the LTC
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2021 Consultation leaflet
We heard about the new 2021 Consultation leaflet starting to hit doormats, but for those who either haven’t yet had
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July 2021 LTC Task Force Meeting
Whilst TCAG were not in attendance at the July 2021 LTC Task Force meeting (click here for the reason why),
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TCAG attendance at July LTC Task Force
We would like to take this opportunity to explain why unfortunately TCAG will not be represented at the July 2021
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June 2021 LTC Task Force Meeting
The June 2021 LTC Task Force meeting was the first of the municipal year, which meant that first on the
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TCAG contact Essex Climate Action Commission
Below is a copy of the email we at TCAG have sent to Lord Randall and his fellow Essex Climate
Read MoreLower Thames Crossing timeline
The Lower Thames Crossing timeline spans a considerable time frame so we thought it might be helpful if we break
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Community Impacts Consultation webinars
Highways England will be holding Community Impacts Consultation webinars where there will be LTC project team members explaining the proposals
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LTC Community Impacts Consultation taking part
The LTC Community Impacts Consultation launched at 00:01 on Tues 14th July and will run 8 weeks until 23:59 on
Read MoreLower Thames Crossing maps (issued 14th July 2021)
Lower Thames Crossing maps (issued 14th July 2021) by Highways England as part of the Community Impacts Consultation documentation. You
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Is the LTC Community Impacts Consultation really about communities?
The LTC Community Impacts Consultation starts at 00:01 on Weds 14th July and runs for 8 weeks until 23:59 Weds
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Community Impacts Consultation Deposit and Information Locations
Highways England have announced the Deposit and Information Locations for the Lower Thames Crossing Community Impacts Consultation which will run
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LTC Community Impacts Consultation events
Highways England will be holding public information events, outdoor information events, and webinars as part of their Lower Thames Crossing
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Flooding and the LTC
We’re all aware that the proposed Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) route would go through many areas that are flood plains,
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LTC impacts on housing
Whether or not all development is desirable is another question, but a report published in May 2020 by ASELA (The
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LTC DCO Updates Index (2020)
Highways England (HE) submitted their Development Consent Order (DCO) application for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing on Fri 23rd October
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LTC Spoil – Rivenhall End, Witham Essex?
A couple of planning applications for a site at Rivenhall End, Witham on the Essex County Council planning portal were
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LTC Community Impacts Consultation 2021 Index
The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Community Impacts Consultation ran for 8 weeks from Weds 14th July through to Weds 8th
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LTC toxic triangle
The proposed Lower Thames Crossing would create a hugely destructive toxic triangle, and is not fit for purpose. We have
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Community Impacts Consultation
Highways England have today (23rd June 2021) announced that they will be holding a Lower Thames Crossing ‘Community Impacts Consultation’.
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More LTC investigative works issues
With the weather turning nicer again now, it seems Highways England and their contractors are now back out on sites
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HE community woodland nothing to do with LTC
Don’t believe all you read in Highways England’s press release today (June 2nd 2021) about an HE community woodland, a
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LTC DCO re-submission delayed and further consultation coming soon
New Civil Engineer’s recent update offers further confirmation that Highways England will NOT be resubmitting their Lower Thames Crossing Development
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LTC User Charges
There was a very short section about LTC User Charges in the Design Refinement Consultation Guide on page 11 (or
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TCAG at the Estuary Festival
James Marriott one of the co-curators for the Estuary Festival kindly invited us to join a live online discussion panel
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HE apologise for LTC staff littering
A local Chalk resident, Russell Palmer (in photo above), took to Facebook to post about LTC staff littering in fields
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Highways England cover up culture
There are calls for an investigation after more evidence of Highways England’s cover up culture is being exposed. It’s no
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Gallows Corner and the LTC
In Nov 2020, Romford MP Andrew Rosindell asked about Gallows Corner in the first ever virtual Prime Minister’s question time.
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TCAG response to Essex Climate Action Commission consultation
The Essex Climate Action Commission was set up in 2020 by Essex County Council to advise on what Essex could
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‘Smart’ motorways public inquiry
On the 26th of February 2021 the UK Government’s Transport Committee announced they are carrying out a ‘smart’ motorways public
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HE LTC Community Update March 2021
The HE LTC Community Update March 2021 has been shared publicly, and there are some interesting points to be aware
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March 2021 LTC Task Force
The March 2021 LTC Task Force meeting takes place on Monday 15th. Items on the Agenda include, LTC Environmental Impact
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LTC, public transport, and NMU
With Climate Emergency being declared all over the world, and the UK hosting COP26 in Glasgow this year it is
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February 2021 LTC Task Force
The February 2021 LTC Task Force meeting took place on Monday 15th. Highways England/Lower Thames Crossing were in virtual attendance
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Thurrock’s LTC Assistant Director leaving
It has been announced today (10th Feb 2021), that Thurrock Council’s LTC Assistant Director, Anna Eastgate is leaving the council.
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Lower Thames Crossing Facebook page censorship?
Has anyone else been experiencing issues with censorship on the official Lower Thames Crossing Facebook page? Have you received DMs
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Yet another misleading update from HE/LTC
Yet another misleading update from HE/LTC today (Thurs 28th Jan 2021) this time they’re trying to convince people they have
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January 2021 LTC Task Force
The January 2021 LTC Task Force meeting took place virtually on Mon 18th. As well at the LTC Task Force
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Major transport inquiry
On the 4th of December 2020 the UK Government’s Transport Committee announced a major new inquiry into the appraisal and
Read MoreReasons for the LTC DCO withdrawal
As you know from previous updates the LTC Development Consent Order (DCO) was withdrawn on Fri 20th Nov 2020. Highways
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TCAG Media Coverage November/December 2020
TCAG Media Coverage November/December 2020 included interviews on ITV News (Meridian), BBC Kent Radio, BBC Essex Radio, LBC, and various
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HE update on the withdrawal of LTC DCO application (UPDATED)
Highways England (HE) have just released an update on the withdrawal of the LTC DCO application. On their website they
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More evidence of HE wrongly withholding info
Following on from the recent news that HE withdrew the LTC DCO application apparently because they were unable to provide
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LTC DCO Application WITHDRAWN
As we reported on October 23rd 2020 Highways England submitted their LTC DCO Application. The 28 days for the Planning
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Inadequacies of LTC consultation process 2020
Please note that the info below was up to date at the point when HE first attempted to submit their
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LTC Exec Director speaks about LTC
New Civil Engineer held their virtual Future of Transport event last week. On Weds 11th Nov LTC Exec director, Matt
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LTC works have damaged a Gas pipeline
We have been alerted to the fact that LTC works have damaged a gas pipeline off Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent.
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TCAG letter to the Mayor of London
In October 2019 the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan committed London to reduce fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution in line
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LTC DCO application submitted
The LTC DCO application has been submitted by Highways England today (October 23rd 2020). What exactly does this mean? A
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Blue Bell Hill improvements Consultation Response
As so many of us are aware the proposed Lower Thames Crossing doesn’t have adequate connections to the existing road
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October 2020 LTC Task Force Meeting
The October 2020 LTC Task Force Meeting will take place on Mon 12th from 6pm. We have now been provided
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TCAG letter to TaxPayers Alliance (updated 14 Oct)
The TaxPayers Alliance fight to reform taxes and public services, cut wasteful spending and speak up for British taxpayers. Here’s
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How the preferred route was chosen
None of us are fans of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, many of us realise it is the wrong crossing
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Proposed purchase of land and rights in or over land by agreement letters
We have learnt that Highways England have evidently been sending out lots of letters to people titled ‘Proposed purchase and
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Comprehensive Spending Review response
We have submitted our Comprehensive Spending Review response to the Government, letting them know some of our opinions on how
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London Resort Consultation Response (Updated Jan 2021)
In response to our concerns about the London Resort theme park in regard to LTC, we have submitted an official
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Investigative works in South and North Ockendon update
You may remember we posted previously about concerns at an LTC site off North Rd. Now we bring you an
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Brentwood Borough Council’s concerns over LTC
In their meeting on Sept 9th 2020, Brentwood Borough Council’s concerns over LTC were discussed. It seems the council have
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Lower Thames Crossing – The Process
Lower Thames Crossing – The Process that Highways England have to go through to try to get permission, because contrary
Read MoreHistory of the proposed LTC
Here we will outline the key points of the history of the proposed LTC. 2009 – Department for Transport
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Tree Strategy Consultation Response
The UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) are currently holding a Tree Strategy Consultation, here is
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Investigative works in North Road
HE/LTC are currently beginning investigative works, Archaeological Trial Trenching surveys to be precise, in North Road, South Ockendon, amongst many
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Latest LTC site works announcements
Find out more about the latest LTC site works announcements (Latest update 20th September 2020): Please remember these works are
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Transport Decarbonisation Plan Consultation Response
On 31st August 2020 Thames Crossing Action Group submitted the following Transport Decarbonisation Plan consultation response. Please bear in mind
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TCAG response to LTC Design Refinement Consultation (Summer 2020)
Well we’re not ashamed to say that this has probably been the hardest LTC consultation to date for so many
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Inadequacies of the actual consultation
We looked at the inadequacies of the consultation materials in our previous update. Obviously there is also the glaring obvious inadequacies
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Design Consultation materials inadequacies
The words ‘Highways England’ and ‘Inadequacies’ side by side seem to be such a common occurrence in our experience. Let’s
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More missing HE letters to residents
You may have read our update ‘Missing HE letters to residents‘ that we published on 28th of July, but now
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LTC impacts to special category land
Have you seen the details of LTC impacts to special category land on pages 88-90 in the Design Consultation Guide?
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Havering Council’s concerns over LTC
Having previously been in support of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing it seems that after some recent events Havering Council’s concerns
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LTC Development Boundary stretches to J28 on the M25
We’re not sure if anyone else noticed during the Supplementary Consultation that the LTC development boundary stretches to J28 on
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Thurrock Council’s response to LTC Design Consultation
Thurrock Council’s response to LTC Design Consultation will be put before the General Services Committee this evening (Mon 3rd August
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LTC impacts on leisure
Are you aware of some of the LTC impacts to sports clubs, and leisure facilities, such as the Orsett Show
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LTC impacts on farming
The LTC impacts on farming would include the destruction of acres of agricultural land, including some that is Grade 1
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LTC impacts to solar farms
Some of the LTC impacts to solar farms we have identified include not only delays and questions over the future
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Missing HE letters to residents
We have been hearing from some residents, whose homes would be impacted by the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, who still
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Electric Vehicles argument
One of National Highways go to comments when asked about pollution is to start saying how many Electric Vehicles there
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LTC Noise Pollution
Noise pollution can have significant impacts on the health and wellbeing of humans and animals. It doesn’t just come from
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LTC Design Consultation 2020 Index
The LTC Design Consultation ran from Tues 14th July to Weds 12th August 2020. This consultation followed the Statutory Consultation
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LTC Task Force under threat
TCAG learnt yesterday that the LTC Task Force is under threat. Despite the fact we had an LTC Task Force
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LTC Consultation webinars
Highways England have included four LTC Consultation webinars as part of this latest Design Consultation. These are a new way
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July LTC Task Force Meeting
The July LTC Task Force Meeting took place from 6pm on Monday 20th July 2020 at Thurrock Council, New Road,
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LTC road standard and safety
Starting on page 9 of the consultation guide (page 5/53 if you’re going by the pdf pages on the online
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LTC Design Consultation – Taking Part
The LTC Design Consultation launched at 00:01 on Tues 14th July and will run until 23:59 on Weds 12th August
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Lower Thames Crossing maps (issued 14th July 2020)
Lower Thames Crossing maps (issued 14th July 2020) by Highways England as part of the Design Refinement Consultation documentation. HE
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LTC Design Refinement Consultation announced
Highways England have officially announced today (Mon 29th June 2020) that they will be launching the LTC Design Refinement Consultation
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Workers are still unable to comply with 2m distancing
You may remember that we previously reported that we felt all LTC work should be halted due to COVID-19. Well,
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Retrospective planning application for LTC compound
One of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing contractors has submitted a retrospective planning application for a compound that has been
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TCAG response to LTC Supplementary Consultation (Spring 2020)
Well it is finally complete, we have submitted the official TCAG response to LTC Supplementary Consultation (Spring 2020). We appreciate
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