Restoring Tilbury Ferry

Thurrock Council has reaffirmed its commitment to continue work to find a sustainable future for the Tilbury to Gravesend ferry.

The ferry had to halt its service earlier this year after an agreement to extend the current contract could not be made. Now Thurrock Council and Kent County Council are working together to find a long-term future for the service.

Cllr John Kent, Leader of Thurrock Council, said: "The loss of the ferry has had a significant impact on many residents - people who relied on the ferry, not only for leisure, but for getting to and from work and to get to school."

"We have heard from many residents just how much the loss of the ferry means to them and we are committed to finding a commercially sound and sustainable long-term future for this historic river crossing.

"We recognise the important role that passenger transport on the river is likely to play and we want to do all we can to make sure that the Tilbury Ferry can be part of that future."