Publication Scheme
Who we
are and what we do
What we spend and how we
spend it
What are our
priorities and how are we doing
How we
make decisions
Policies and procedures
Lists and
registers
The
services we offer
Who we
are and what we do
Roles and responsibilities
London Thames Gateway Development Corporation
(LTGDC) is a non-departmental public body (NDPB), reporting to the
Department for Communities and Local Government, and the lead
regeneration agency for the Lower Lea Valley and London Riverside,
the two areas with the greatest potential for growth in London and
in the Thames Gateway.
LTGDC was established in 2004 with an
indicative lifespan of 10 years to tackle large dysfunctional
areas. Government considered an Urban Development Corporation (UDC)
with its ability to determine large strategic planning applications
and its powers to acquire land, using compulsory purchase powers if
necessary, was the best structure for the task.
LTGDC’s priorities are to:
- Deliver capital projects which aim to create 8,200 new homes
and 7,900 new jobs by 2016
- Maximize the opportunities and benefits from the London 2012
Olympic Games and Paralympics Games’ investment and secure an
appropriate Olympic legacy for east London
- Promote the provision of high quality social infrastructure to
support future housing and jobs
- Help brand east London as an area for environmental
technologies and developments of the highest environmental
standards
- Provide a streamlined and pro-active planning process that
supports the delivery of our shared vision for the area
LTGDC’s statutory objectives are to:
- Bring land and buildings into effective use
- Encourage the development of existing and new industry and
commerce
- Create an attractive environment
- Ensure housing and social facilities are available to encourage
people to live and work in the area
In order to pursue these duties LTGDC has the following
powers:
- To acquire, hold, manage, reclaim and dispose of land and other
property
- Carry our building and other operations
- Seek to ensure the provision of water, electricity, gas,
sewerage and other services
- Generally do anything necessary or expedient to meet this
purpose
Read more about Who We Are and What We Do
Organisational structure
See Organisational Structure
LTGDC is led by a 13 member Board who provide
strategic direction for the Corporation with a strong connection
with the principal stakeholders within the local communities, and
the private and public sectors.
Read more about the Board
The Executive is responsible for delivering
the strategy set by the Board.
Read more about the Executive
Information relating to the legislation relevant to the
authority’s functions
LTGDC was established under the provisions of
Schedule 26, sections 134 and 135 of the Local Government, Planning
& Land Act 1980.
LTGDC is the planning authority for the
relevant applications under the provision of section 149 of the
Local Government, Planning & Land Act 1980.
Lists of and information relating to organisations with
which the NDPB works in partnership
Link to Our Partners
Senior staff and management board members
Read biographies of our Board, Executive & Independents members
The locations and contact details for the
authority
Link to How to find us
What we spend and how we spend it
Financial statements, budgets and variance
reports
LTGDC produce an Annual Report and Accounts
every financial year which gives a complete review of the previous
years financial statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and
accounting policies.
The Annual Report and Accounts can be
found at Publications.
Staff and board members’ allowances
and expenses
LTGDC adheres to a Travel and Subsistence
Policy. This policy provides guidelines to enable any expenses
staff incur to be fully reimbursed by the Corporation. Expenses
will only be repaid when they relate to:
- Travel in the performance of your duties of employment
- Any necessary subsistence costs incurred as part of a work
travel journey or whilst at a temporary workplace
What are our priorities and how are we doing
Strategic plans
Our Corporate Plan can be found at Publications
Annual report
Annual Report and Accounts can be found at
Publications.
Reports and performance reviews
Quinquennial Review can be found at Publications
How we make decisions
Public consultations
Details of all Public consultations will be
made available on our website
Minutes of senior level meetings
Planning Committee minutes and agendas can be
found here
Policies
and procedures
Information regarding LTGDC's Policies and Procedures will be
added to this section.
Lists and registers
Disclosure logs
LTGDC keeps a log of information requested
under the Freedom of Information Act.
Register of gifts and hospitality provided to Board
members and senior personnel
LTGDC keeps a register of gifts and
hospitality and adheres to a code of practice.
The services we offer
Leaflets, booklets and newsletters
Please see Publications
Media releases
Please see News
Releases