Public Meetings about the Thames
The PLA will again be holding a series of public meetings to discuss current and future matters related to the tidal Thames during 2012.
The next meeting will be held at Island Yacht Club, Canvey on 10 May. This meeting is principally aimed at matters affecting the river between Gravesend and the estuary.
Our public meetings take a theme of ‘Your tidal Thames - today and tomorrow'. The 10 May meeting will be chaired by Port of London Authority (PLA) chief executive, Richard Everitt, with chief harbour master, David Phillips.
The meeting is open to anyone interested in the work and activities of the PLA on, or by, the tidal Thames. Amongst the matters under discussion will be our role and responsibilities, together with current and future activities on the river. There will be a full opportunity to raise any matters of concern and for general discussion on wider river and port issues.
Detailed arrangements for the meeting are as follows:
- Date: Thursday 10 May 2012
- Venue: Island Yacht Club, The Club House, Point Roar, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TX
- Start time: 6.30 pm
- Nearest railway station: Benfleet
- Buses: First in Essex Nos 22 or 27, Regal Busways No. 1.
Anyone interested in the work and activities of the PLA or developments on the tidal Thames in general is welcome to attend the meeting at 6.00 pm for a 6.30 pm start. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available.
If you have any queries or require more information, please do get in touch with the PLA Corporate Affairs team on 01474-562364, or use this Enquiry Form.

