Publications Scheme
Who we are and what we do
Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation (the
Corporation) is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) set up
with the addenda and necessary powers to drive
forward development in Thurrock.
We work with the key local players and partners in the area -
including in the private sector, and offer means tailored to the
local community to deal with the land assembly, master planning and
local infrastructure. This helps to secure the comprehensive
regeneration of Thurrock.
The legislation relevant to securing this work includes the
Thurrock Development Corporation (Area and Constitution) Order 2003
(Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 2896) and the Thurrock Development
Corporation (Planning Functions) Order 2005 (Statutory Instrument
2005 No. 2572).
For more information see the Thurrock Thames Gateway
Development Corporation Organisational Structure.
Financial information
We produce an Annual Report every June that gives a complete
review of the previous years financial statement, balance sheet,
cash flow statement and accounting policies. This report is
certified by the Controller and Auditor General to the Houses of
Parliament and the Corporation’s Board members. The Annual Report
can be found in Publications.
Our in-year revenue and capital expenditure budgets can be
requested under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and their
release will be subject to a Public Interest test. These budgets
will take the form of a quarterly report.
Financial statements for projects and events
Where our projects are identifiable, reports can be
requested indicating actual expenditure against the original
project budget. This information must be requested using a Freedom
of Information Request and will be subject to the Public Interest
test. Similarly where we have organised events (which have been
publicised), the cost of the event is available upon request.
Board members’ allowances and expenses
The details of the allowances and expenses that can be either
incurred or claimed are available by request from info@thurrocktgdc.org.uk.
This information is categorised by the following headings:
- Travel.
- Subsistence.
- Accommodation.
The policy followed by the Corporation mirrors that of its
sponsor department, Department for Communities and Local
Government.
Pay and grading structures
The Corporation's Directors and the Chief Executive have
salaries linked to the current market. Our Director and Chief
Executive's salaries can be found in the Annual Report and
Accounts.
Every grade up to and including Assistant Director has a salary
range. Decisions about progression throughout the grade are made by
the Executive team. Progression depends on demonstrating added
value to us through increased skills, experience and
responsibility.
We recruit staff at any point in the range for their grade,
retaining the Corporation’s ability to be flexible with market
conditions.
| |
Low (0%) |
High (100%) |
Bandwidth |
| Executive |
|
| Assistant Directors |
£55,000 |
£75,000 |
£20,000 |
| Professional |
£35,000 |
£55,000 |
£20,000 |
| Practitioner |
£20,000 |
£35,000 |
£15,000 |
| Support/Administration |
£15,000 |
£28,000 |
£13,000 |
Lists of contracts awarded and their value
You may request a full and complete list of current
contracts free of charge by contacting info@thurrocktgdc.org.uk.
This list details all contracts that are sufficiently big enough to
have been through a formal tender process.
What are our priorities and how are we doing?
The Corporate Plan is available via the Publications section of the Corporation’s
website.
In summary, the Corporation will bring forward approximately
4,000 new jobs and 2,800 new dwellings in Thurrock by 2011. The
Plan sets out in detail how we will deliver these targets through
our five economic hubs; Lakeside and West Thurrock, Grays Town
Centre, Purfleet, Tilbury and London Gateway, and our key housing
sites.
We will ensure that Lakeside builds on its position as an
important shopping destination and also expands its offer as a
regional leisure destination. With our partners we plan to deliver
new homes in West Thurrock over the next three years.
In Grays Town Centre we will strengthen the town’s position as
the centre of the Borough with a new Higher Education campus,
community hospital, improved public transport facilities and a
revitalised riverside - linked to the town centre.
In Purfleet we will deliver a new centre to act as the heart of
the community focused on a refreshed rail station, new local shops,
primary school and health centre. The revitalisation of
Purfleet will also include new homes and jobs. We will take forward
our Royal Opera House Production Park project to provide cultural
regeneration, new jobs and educational opportunities; including a
national academy for performing arts skills.
In Tilbury new development will re-connect Tilbury with the
River Thames. The Port of Tilbury will be able to expand and
offer more jobs to benefit the town and wider area.
For London Gateway, we will build on the creation of the £1.5
billion world class container port and logistics park so that the
people of Thurrock benefit from the investment.
Other reports and documentation
All of our publications, reports or studies (subject
to exemption under the Freedom of Information Act), can be found in
the Publications section.
Audits, inspections and reviews
You can request our documents for audits, inspections or review
from the Corporation under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
How we make decisions
Major policy proposals and decisions
Major policy decisions are taken through consultation with key
partners and the residents of Thurrock. Major policy is
publicised on our website and can be found under
Latest News.
Background information relating to major policy proposals and
decisions
Information concerning the decisions that we make can be found
by accessing the appropriate Master Plan area. Each of these areas
will give details of our work being undertaken along with in-depth
reports and studies.
Public Consultations
Details of consultation exercises can be found by accessing the
relevant Master Plan area on the website. When a public
consultation is active this will be posted under our Latest News.
Minutes, reports and papers from senior level meetings
You can access minutes from high level Planning meetings on
our Application Search.
Papers from other meetings can be requested under the FOI and
will be made available were appropriate.
Policies and procedures
- A list of the policies around the Corporation’s legal
obligations.
- Other policies that are created and actively used by the
Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation can be requested
free of charge at info@thurrocktgdc.org.uk
(subject to their availability under the Freedom of Information
Act).
Our procedures around Master Plan or Design Brief consultations
can alter depending on the exercise. Therefore Latest News will set out specific
guidance.