Thames Gateway bridge: further information |
Access to documents via the websiteThere is a briefing (PDF†) available from Friends of the Earth. Friends of the Earth have submitted a proof of evidence (PDF†) and are due to give evidence at the Public Inquiry in October 2005. The Public Inquiry website has an Inquiry Documents section, with core (deposit) documents, general Inquiry documents, promoter's (TfL) documents, and supporter and objector's documents. Transport for London have a Document List (PDF†) showing all their documents, some of which have links to the internet. The Environmental Statement documents will be on that list, but these may be easier to access directly from the relevant section of TfL's website. Access to paper copies of documentsTfL's documents for the Public Inquiry mentioned in their Document List can be viewed at TfL's Offices in central London. Details currently available show viewing is between 0930 and 1600 Monday to Friday, but the visit has to be arranged by emailing tgbridge@tfl.gov.uk. As well as TfL's offices, copies of the Planning Application documents are also available for viewing at various locations (PDF†) - at Greenwich and Newham council offices, and at various libraries south and north of the river. Follow the link for more details of these locations, including phone numbers and opening hours. The list of libraries may be updated from time to time on TfL's website. What can I do to object?If you are unhappy about the Thames Gateway bridge scheme, or unsure about it and would like to have options of different ways to help the local area and develop the Thames Gateway, write to the Inspector objecting. You could ask to appear at the Public Inquiry if you wanted. The Public Inquiry website has a "Who's Who" section with contact details. Send your letter to Inspector Mr Michael Ellison, c/o Persona Associates, West Point, Springfield Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2PD, or fax to 01403 217790. Alternatively email the Programme Manager, Graham Groom on grahamgroom@personaassociates.co.uk. His direct phone number is 01403 219899. The general phone number is 01403 219899, and the number at the Public Inquiry venue at Charlton Athletic Football ground is 020-8333 4027. You can contact the Public Inquiry office and object, in writing or in person, right up until the Inquiry ends, which is expected to be in December 2005. If you have any queries on any aspect of the Thames Gateway bridge, or support with objecting, contact Jenny Bates, Friends of the Earth's London Campaigns Co-ordinator who is working on the bridge. The phone number for Jenny Bates is 020-7566 1633.
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