Thames Gateway

• Government solution to expansion pressures on south-east England.

• Extends 40 miles along Thames Estuary, from Olympic Park to the sea.

• Largest regeneration project in Europe.

• 500,000 new inhabitants are being added to to the existing 1,500,000.

• 200,000 new homes

• 180,000 new jobs

• £9bn public investment for infrastructure

• Major private investment including:

o   Bluewater Shopping (£400m),

o   Greenwich Peninsula (£8.4bn),

• Mixed uses including education, leisure, sport, cultural and employment

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Medway Unitary Authority

• Largest growth and regeneration project in Thames Gateway.

• Formed by Chatham, Gillingham, Strood, Rochester and Rainham.

• 300,000 population.

• Largest urban conurbation in Kent.

• £1bn transformational funding to date.

• £5bn local economy.

• 30,000 new homes currently being delivered.

• 75,0000 population increase.

• Creation of 17,000 new jobs.

• Access to excellent healthcare.

• Focus on later life and dementia.

• 7 miles of waterside development.

• Tri-university campus serving 12,000 students.

• Marina, naval museum, leisure, and recreational projects.

Medway Local Plan 2040

Under review and consultation, built upon established policies:

·        Medway 2035

·        Chatham Town Centre Plan

·        Employment Requirements

·        Housing Policy and Needs Assessment

·        Infrastructure Position Statement including Healthcare

·        Older Peoples Housing and Care Provision