Decision details

Received a report outlining the current position in respect of the Thames Gateway Bridge (TGB) scheme which is progressing through its statutory processes for securing powers to construct it. 

Agreed, in order to assist the Council in achieving its Community Priorities of ‘Regenerating the Local Economy’ and ‘Making Barking and Dagenham Cleaner, Greener and Safer’, to:

1. A written submission on behalf of the Council to the TGB Public Inquiry;

2. The content of the written submission be subject to the Lead Member for Regeneration’s approval;

3. The principles of the legal agreement on offer by Transport for London and the establishment of a Boroughs’ Consultative Group (BCG);

4. Any drafting changes to the legal agreement be delegated to the Director of Regeneration and Environment for agreement and subject to consultation with the Solicitor to the Council; and

5. Withdraw concerns previously expressed in respect of the Thames Gateway Bridge.