We are consulting on our proposals for Norwich to Tilbury, which include:
We are also consulting on the preliminary findings from our environmental studies and assessments as well as proposed mitigation for any potential impacts to the local environment, including animal habitats and the local landscape.
Building the project would involve a range of temporary construction activities. These would include preparing land and creating temporary haul roads to access work areas as well as providing temporary areas to store materials, vehicles and staff welfare facilities. Our red line boundary – the geographic extent of the project as shown on our interactive map and plans – includes the areas proposed for construction. We welcome views and comments as part of this consultation.
In response to feedback from our previous consultation, we are consulting on proposals for an alternative design (in addition to proposals for an overhead line) at Waveney Valley.
This alternative design would include the installation of approximately 2 km of underground cabling (and the substitution of 2 km of overhead lines from our proposals) and two CSE compounds (to join the high-voltage underground cables onto the overhead line) with associated access roads. This would increase the number of CSE compounds from six to eight. While underground cabling would reduce landscape, communal outdoor spaces such as parks and playgrounds and places of historical interest and importance in the area, it would have an impact on ecology, archaeology and peat soils, and come at an additional cost.
We welcome feedback on both of the proposals at this consultation.
During statutory consultation, we’re holding a series of public information events and webinars. You can find out how you can attend these below. We have also published detailed information on our project.
You can see all our consultation materials on this website within our document library. You can also explore our proposals in detail via our interactive project map. Paper copies of documents will be available to view at public information events and a selection can be found at inspection points, which are public places anyone can access outside of consultation events where they can inspect project documents. A list of these locations can be found below.
We want to hear your views, you can provide feedback by:
You can pick up paper copies of our feedback questionnaires at our public information events or at the inspection points listed below. You can also request a copy by calling us on 0800 915 2497.
We have produced an interactive Project map detailing our proposals for Norwich to Tilbury. This is to make it easier to identify which area is most relevant to you.
Throughout the consultation we are holding a series of face-to-face events. Our public information events are being held across the local area. Information about our proposals will be on display, including our interactive map, as well as copies of maps and technical documents. Members of the project team will be available to talk through our proposals and answer any questions.
Please note that some of the venues may be busy at peak times. Larger venues are marked with an * where there will be more room to view project materials and digital information.
Date and time | Venue |
Wednesday 24 April 2024 12-5pm | Towngate Theatre, St Martin’s Square, Basildon, Essex SS14 1DL |
Thursday 25 April 2024 2-7pm | The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 9NN * |
Saturday 27 April 2024 11am-4pm | Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP * |
Tuesday 30 April 2024 12-5pm | Gislingham Village Hall, Mill Street, Gislingham, IP23 8JT |
Wednesday 1 May 2024 11am-4pm | Copdock Village Hall, Old London Road, Copdock, IP8 3JN |
Friday 3 May 2024 1-6pm | Needham Market Community Centre, School St, Needham Market, Ipswich IP6 8BB |
Saturday 4 May 2024 11am-4pm | Lawford Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford, Manningtree CO11 2JE |
Wednesday 8 May 2-7pm | The Civic Hall, Blackshots Lane, Grays, RM16 2JU * |
Thursday 9 May 2024 1-6pm | Thorpe Hall, Ashwell Thorpe and Fundenhall Community Centre, Muskett Road, Ashwellthorpe, NR16 1FD |
Friday 10 May 2024 1-6pm | Tibenham Community Hall, Pristow Green Lane, Tibenham, Norwich NR16 1PX |
Tuesday 14 May 2024 11am-4pm | Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham, CM8 2DY |
Wednesday 15 May 2024 1-6pm | Diss Town Football Club, Diss, IP22 4QP |
Thursday 16 May 2024 2-7pm | Langham Community Centre, School Road, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5PA |
Friday 17 May 2024 1-6pm | Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, Great Bromley, Colchester, CO7 7JA |
You can attend one of our six online webinar sessions, where we will present details of our proposals and you can ask the team questions. To sign up, pick your preferred webinar in the table below and click the link to register.
If you require further assistance on how to sign up for a webinar (using the software ‘MS Teams Webinar’), please contact the Community Relations team by phone on 0800 915 2497 or email at [email protected].
Date and time | Topic | Registration link |
Wednesday 17 April 6-7pm | Project Overview One* | Register here |
Wednesday 29 May 6-7pm | Section A and B - South Norfolk and Mid Suffolk | Register here |
Thursday 30 May 6-7pm | Section C and D - Babergh, Tendring and Colchester | Register here |
Wednesday 5 June 6-7pm | Section E and F – Braintree and Chelmsford | Register here |
Thursday 6 June 6-7pm | Section G and H – Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock | Register here |
Wednesday 12 June 6-7pm | Project Overview Two | Register here |
* A British Sign Language interpreter will be available.
Paper copies of the consultation newsletter and feedback questionnaire are available to collect from one of the following local inspection points. These are located within or in close proximity to the emerging preferred corridor and can be collected from the start of and throughout the consultation period.
Reference copies of the 2024 Project Background Document and the Non-Technical Summary (NTS) of the Preliminary Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) are also available at the inspection points.
Inspection point opening hours can be subject to change. Please check with the relevant venue for the most up to date opening hours. If you require access to the library during unstaffed hours, you will need to use your library card to enter the building.
Location | Address | Opening hours |
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Long Stratton Library | The Street Long Stratton NR15 2XJ | Monday - 11am-7pm Tuesdays 1pm-7pm Wednesday - 8am-7pm (unstaffed) Thursday - 1pm-7pm Friday - 8am-7pm (unstaffed) Saturday 11am-4pm Sunday - 10am-4pm (unstaffed) |
Norwich Library | Unit 3 The Forum Millenium Plain Norwich NR2 1AW | Monday - Friday - 10am-7pm Saturday - 9am-5pm |
Tuckswood Library | Robin Hood Road Eaton NR4 6BX | Monday - 8am – 7pm (unstaffed) Tuesday - 11am-7pm Wednesday - 8am-7pm (unstaffed) Thursday - 8am-7pm (unstaffed) Friday - 11am-7pm Saturday - 10am-4pm Sunday - 10am-4pm (unstaffed) |
Diss Library | Church Street Diss IP22 4DD | Monday - 10am-7pm Tuesday – 8am-7pm Wednesday - 10am-7pm Thursday - 10am-7pm Friday - 10am-7pm Saturday - 10am-7pm Sunday – 10am-4pm |
Stowmarket Library | Milton Road Stowmarket IP14 1EX | Monday - Closed Tuesday - 8.30am-6.45pm Wednesday - 8.30am-5.45pm Thursday - 8.30am-5.45pm Friday - 8.30am-6.30pm Saturday - 8.30am-4pm Sunday - 10am-4pm |
Capel St Mary Library | Village Hall The Street Capel St Mary IP9 2EF | Monday - Closed Tuesday - 9am-12.30pm, 2-5.30pm Wednesday and Thursday - 9am-12.30pm Friday - 2-5.30pm Saturday - 9am-3pm Sunday - 10am-3pm |
Coggeshall Library | The Friends Meeting House Stoneham Street Coggeshall CO6 1UH | Monday - Closed Tuesday - 2-5.30pm Wednesday - Closed Thursday - 9am-5.30pm Friday - Closed Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday – Closed |
Chelmsford Library | Market Road Chelmsford CM1 1QH | Monday - 9am-5.30pm Tuesday - 9am-5.30pm Wednesday - 9am-5.30pm Thursday - 9am-7pm Friday - 9am-5.30pm Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday - 10.30am-1.30pm |
Colchester Library | Trinity Square Colchester CO1 1JB | Monday - 9am-5.30pm Tuesday - 9am-5.30pm Wednesday - 9am-7pm Thursday - 9am-5.30pm Friday - 9am-5.30pm Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday - 1-4pm |
Tilbury Library | Civic Square Tilbury RM18 8AD | Monday - 10am-1pm and 2-5pm Tuesday - Closed Wednesday - 10am-1pm and 2-5pm Thursday - Sunday - Closed |
Greenstead Library | Hawthorn Avenue Colchester CO4 3QE | Monday - 9am-5.30pm Tuesday - 9am-5.30pm Wednesday - Closed Thursday - 9am-5.30pm Friday - Closed Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday - Closed |
Stanway Library | 10 Villa Road Stanway CO3 0RH | Monday - Closed Tuesday - 2-7pm Wednesday - Closed Thursday - 9am-1pm Friday - Closed Saturday - 9am-1pm Sunday - Closed |
Prettygate Library | Prettygate Road Colchester CO3 4EQ | Monday - Closed Tuesday - 9am-7pm Wednesday - 9am-5.30pm Thursday - Closed Friday - 9am-5.30pm Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday - Closed |
Wivenhoe Library | 104/6 High Street Wivenhoe CO7 9AB | Monday - Closed Tuesday - 2-7pm Wednesday - Closed Thursday - 9am-5.30pm Friday - Closed Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday - Closed |
In addition to the inspection points outlined above, we have now placed material in the following locations in response to requests from the public and our stakeholders: | ||
Manningtree Library | High Street Manningtree CO11 1AD | Monday - Closed Tuesday - 9am-5.30pm Wednesday -9am-1pm Thursday - 1pm-7pm Friday - 9am-1pm Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday - closed |
Basildon Library | St Martin's Square Basildon SS14 1EE | Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday -Closed |
Witham Library | 18 Newland Street Witham CM8 2AQ | Monday - 9am-5.30pm Tuesday - 9am-5.30pm Wednesday - 9am-7pm Thursday - 9am-5.30pm Friday - 9am-5pm Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday - closed |
Brentwood Library | New Road Brentwood CM14 4BP | Monday - 9am-5pm Tuesday - 9am-7pm Wednesday - 9am-5.30pm Thursday - 9am-5.30pm Friday - 9am-5.30pm Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday - closed |
Chadwell Library | Brentwood Road Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JP | Monday - 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm Tuesday - 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm Wednesday - closed Thursday - 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm Saturday - 10am-1pm Sunday - Closed |
Ingatestone Library | High Street Ingatestone CM4 9EU | Monday - 2pm-7pm Tuesday - Closed Wednesday - 9am-1pm Thursday - Closed Friday - Closed Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday - Closed |
Hatfield Peverel Library | The Street Hatfield Peverel CM3 2DP | Monday - Closed Tuesday - 2pm to 7pm Wednesday - 9am to 1pm Thursday - Closed Friday - Closed Saturday - 9am to 5pm Sunday - Closed |
Writtle Library | 45 The Green Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3DT | Monday - 9am to 5pm Tuesday - 9am to 1pm Wednesday - 9am to 1pm Thursday - 2pm to 5:30pm Friday - 9am to 5pm Saturday - 9am to 5pm Sunday - Closed |
Brentwood Town Council | Council Offices Ingrave Road Brentwood CM14 9SQ | Monday - Thursday – 9am-5pm Friday – 9am – 4.30pm |
Ipswich Library | Ipswich Library Northgate Street Ipswich IP1 3DE | Monday 9am-6pm Tuesday 9am-7pm Wednesday 9am-6pm Thursday 9am-6pm Friday 9am-7pm Saturday 8.30am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm |