Thames Gateway News

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2009
*Thames Gateway eco-quarter cosultation open to residents. Closing date: 8 January 2010. 15 October 2009 Communities and Local Government, 15 October 2009 
2008
*Eco-quarter proposed for Thames Gateway, November 26 Communities and Local Government, November 26 According to Communities and Local Government, the eco-quarter in an existing urban area,"... will be a combination of existing buildings and new development that develops and tests new green technology and provides a showcase for sustainable development and new initiatives. The eco-quarter will demonstrate the economic and practical benefits of sustainable design and technology. It will establish green standards which build on the Government's Eco towns programme, and provide a global example of what can be done in existing developed areas." topic
*Campaign for Better Transport welcomes the Mayor of London's announcement that the Thames Gateway Bridge has finally been cancelled, November 6 Campaign for Better Transport, November 6 
*Government plans in the Thames Gateway growth area outside of London set to see almost three-quarters of transport expenditure directed to roads, October 29 Campaign for Better Transport, October 29 Transport expenditure in the Thames Gateway areas outside London is heavily weighted towards roads. In the Thames Gateway area of Kent, 76% of expenditure on transport schemes is on roads projects. In the Essex areas of the Thames Gateway, the proportion is 68%. In the London Thames Gateway, only 21% of expenditure is on roads projects. (All figures derived from Thames Gateway 2007 Transport Summary, Department for Transport. The figures do not include Crossrail expenditure but Crossrail will not serve either the Kent or the Essex Thames Gateway areas.) topic
* Parklands Vision of the Gateway launched to guide the development of urban parks, marshlands, waterways and green spaces in the Thames Gateway, October 10 Communities and Local Government, October 10 
*Cable car recommended as alternative to Thames Gateway road bridge, May 20 Campaign for Better Transport., May 20 
*Regeneration package for eight areas in London Thames Gateway announced, May 7 Communities and Local Government, May 7 
=== Earlier periods ===
* Thames Gateway News 2006-2007
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