How to get Involved in the Lower Thames Crossing Planning Review process

Following on from our previous posts concerning the detailed examination of National Highway’s Development Consent Order (DCO) application for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC), below is some information on how to register as an Interested Party. National Highways formally submitted their Planning Application for the LTC to

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Police advice re vehicle thefts

One of our nearby police Safer Neighbourhood Teams has offered the following advice regarding vehicle thefts – Range Rover is the current vehicle of choice for car thieves, followed by Lexus, Mercedes and BMW. These vehicles are fitted with a keyless entry ignition, so you only have to

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London City Airport expansion planning application

HACAN EAST, a campaign group representing residents affected by the flight paths of both London City and Heathrow airports, has informed us that the owners of London City Airport have submitted a planning application to Newham Council, to make changes to the airport’s existing planning permission conditions. The

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New council waste contract announced

Havering Council have announced that they have signed a contract to provide waste collection, street cleaning and other related services, from 30 July 2023. Some of the more significant points are  – Weekly waste and recycling collections will continue Glass bottles etc. will be able to be

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Update on River Ingrebourne inspection

Following on from our earlier post regarding the Environment Agency agreeing to inspect River Ingrebourne near to the Dury Falls Estate, this took place on 29 November 2022 and the Environment Agency’s field team will now clear the fallen trees and debris found along the river.

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Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order accepted for detailed examination

(Original post of 30 November 2022 updated on 01 December 2022) On 28 November 2022, the Government’s independent planning authority, the Planning Inspectorate, accepted National Highways application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) for detailed examination of the Lower Thames Crossing proposals. This means that the project

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