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Basildon Borough Council

… spatial options, the authorities are considering the potential for new ‘Garden’ communities. These and other economic opportunities in the sub- region would be dependent upon significant investment in improving its road and rail transport infrastructure. The opening of the Elizabeth Line through central London offers major advantages in terms of connectivity to the new ‘Garden’ communities…

… effectively to ensure that the benefits and future opportunities arising from these advantages can be realised. 4 2.3 The growth offer in South Essex is therefore potentially significant, but there are a number of challenges in making sure that growth is healthy, inclusive and sustainable over the long term:  Major investment in transport and other infrastructure is required if South…

… to London and wider transport networks, plus excellent access to surrounding countryside. 3.4 This ‘best of both worlds’ results in attractive places to live and work, and brings high land values. The proximity of the Borough to London means high levels of out-commuting, but the quality of local schools and other services attracts a high level of in-commuting too. There are however limited…

… of the riverside area within Thurrock is urbanised with a mixture of residential, industrial, and port related development at the western and eastern ends of the Borough. Thurrock is made up of a number of settlements including Grays, Stanford/Corringham, South Ockendon and Tilbury together with a number of villages in the Green Belt. 3.13 The main employment sectors in the Borough are transport…

… responsibility as the highways authority for the delivery of the Essex Local Transport Plan; Local Education Authority including early years and childcare; Minerals and Waste Planning Authority; Lead Local Flood Authority; lead advisors on Public Health and delivery of adult and children’s social care services and;  being an infrastructure funding partner, supporting the delivery of strategic…