THAMES GATEWAY BRIDGE INSPECTOR ANNOUNCES EVENING SESSIONS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

 5th August 2005.

The Public Inquiry into the proposed Thames Gateway Bridge has now adjourned until the 13th September 2005 to allow Objectors the necessary time to prepare their case and commission reports from Academics.

The Inspector, Michael Ellison, announced that two dates would be available as Evening sessions of the Inquiry for Bexley residents to enable Objectors who are unable to attend the Inquiry during the daytime at the regular venue of Charlton Athletic Football Ground, London SE7.

Monday 10 October 2005 (7-10pm)

Wednesday 16 November 2005 (7-10pm) 

Bexley Civic Offices on the Broadway, Bexleyheath.
 
Lynn Batham of Friends of Danson Park, who are registered to appear as Objectors, says: " Whilst two evening sessions have been booked, if there is a need for another, the Inspector has not ruled that out."
The Inspector did stress: "These evening sessions are not a Public meeting but a session of the Public Inquiry"
Anyone wishing to speak as an objector to the Bridge will have the chance but people who register in advance will be given precedence.

Jacqui Wise of Action Group Against the Bridge says:

“It is of paramount importance for local people to be involved in these evening sessions of the Inquiry. If you have a view on the proposed scheme now is your chance to let the Inspector know before the Inquiry is closed and a recommendation is sent to the Secretary of State for Transport.”

If you do not want to speak please attend to show your support to others.
Written representations will also still be accepted until the close of the Inquiry.

To register, contact the Programme Officer:-

Graham Groom
Persona Associates
West Point
Springfield Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 2PD

TEL: 01403 219899      

E-mail at grahamgroom@personaassociates.co.uk