Regenerated Thurrock
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As you are aware Thurrock will undergoing some major regeneration over the coming years. It is envisaged that through regeneration 26,000 jobs will be created as well as 18,500 new homes. There are currently 6 Master plan areas which included Purfleet, Lakeside and West Thurrock, Grays, Tilbury, Aveley/South Ockendon and East Thurrock (Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope and London Gateway).It is so important that residents get involved in the Master plan consultations and have their say, as it really can make a difference.
Forthcoming plans for Thurrock
High House Community Group
ngage are part of the High House Community group, who have been working really hard in promoting the High House site in Purfleet and informing communities on the importance that this facility will have for Purfleet and Thurrock residents. The High House listed buildings and the Dovecote; a scheduled ancient monument, will be refurbished and converted for business and community uses. The group are looking for funding to ensure that spaces such as the walled Garden and buildings can be restored and that some of the listed buildings could possibly be converted into workshops, café, restaurant, exhibition space, meetings rooms etc.
It is planned for the National Skills Academy to locate there to assist in the training of people in technical skills which is related to Theatre and live music. The Royal Opera House Production facility will also be relocating to the High House site for the ‘backroom’ work such as making scenery and sets for the productions. More details about this can be viewed at http://www.thurrocktgdc.org.uk/.
To find out more about the High house Community group, email them on highhousepurfleet@hotmail.co.uk or visit their website: http://www.highhousepurfleet.co.uk/ . You can also contact ngage on 01375 389893 ....
Play Builder Money
To help us improve our play facilities throughout the Borough, Thurrock Council has been awarded just over a million pounds of Play Builder funding, by the Government. Each Community Forum will be able to apply for up to £50,000 to enable them to improve play opportunities in their local parks or open spaces, aimed at the 8-13 year olds.
It is important that the local community are involved in deciding what facility they would like to see improved and that children, young people and other local residents are part of the design and development of their chosen site.
There will be a three year programme in which 25 sites can be developed. Some Forum areas have already been identified to be developed by next March. They are spread across the Borough and are Dilkes Park (South Ockendon), West Thurrock recreation ground, Fobbing Recreation ground, Hardie Road (Stanford-Le-Hope), Usk Road (Kenningtons, Aveley), Delafields (Little Thurrock) and the Daisyfield (Tilbury). ngage will be supporting the Community Forums, where necessary, to ensure that their communities can benefit from this fantastic funding opportunity.
It is hoped that this funding will finance play areas that offer exciting, challenging opportunities for this age group and make good use of the natural landscaping. Community Forums will be encouraged to apply for other grants to develop these spaces for use by the whole community.
Thames Gateway Development Corporation
As part of a broad delivery agenda, the Government set out proposals to establish an Development Corporation (DC) in Thurrock, to oversee the regeneration and development of the Borough. On the 12th October 2005 the Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation (TTGDC) became the strategic development control authority for the whole of the Borough of Thurrock. TTGDC is largely responsible for deciding larger strategic applications, and will be assisted by Thurrock Council. Minor proposals, including all householder development will continue to be dealt with by Thurrock Council. TTGDC advertise its consultation events in the local press and you can also find out more about the work being undertaken by the Development Corporation by visiting their website at http://www.thurrocktgdc.org.uk/.
Strategic Planning Department ,Thurrock Council
Strategic Planning is responsible for the preparation of a set of policies for Thurrock, on which planning decisions are based.Thurrock Council have been consulting over a period of time on the Local Development Framework LDF) .This is a name for the collection of a range of documents that will set out the strategy, policies and proposals to guide the future development and use of land in Thurrock up to the year 2021. This includes documents relating to the Councils vision of future regeneration, how it deals with commercial and residential waste, the options for regeneration.
There have been many opportunities for residents to get involved in consultations on the LDF and these have included waste and minerals, options and appraisals on certain areas and much more. It is so important that residents ensure that they use these opportunities to have their say. For more information about Thurrock Council’s Local Development Framework, please go to http://www.Thurrock.gov.uk/planning/strategic/content.php?page=ldf
Strategic Planning also have a Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) which sets out Thurrock Council's policy for involving the community in the preparation and revision of local development documents and consultations on planning applications.
Sustainable Communities Programme Board
The Sustainable Communities Executive has been established as a programme board of Shaping Thurrock Local Strategic Partnership since September 2005. The overarching aim of the board is to consider the sustainability and community regeneration needs of Thurrock, and advise the Shaping Thurrock Board on its direction, progress impact and achievement. Click here for more information.