"The Thames Estuary is the UK’s number one growth opportunity."
Those are the words of the Thames Estuary Growth Board, who have recently submitted a bid to the Government for Freeport status.
Kate Willard is the Thame Estuary Envoy and also is also the Chair of the Growth Board and explains to Owen Ward why a Freeport covering the Thames Estuary and including the Port of Tilbury and London Gateway would be benifical for the local growth oportunities.
More information about the Thames Estuary Growth Board can be found on their website: www.thamesestuary.org.uk
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