Kent Thameside is one of the fastest growing areas in the UK, covering the boroughs of Dartford and Gravesham and Ebbsfleet Valley, the largest brownfield site regeneration project in Europe.

It is already a hub for innovation and home to Bluewater, Europe's largest retail and leisure destination, and many contemporary housing developments including The Bridge in Dartford. The area also has a rich cultural background and welcomed the opening of the country's largest facility for Sikh worship, the Guru Nanak Gurdwara, in Gravesend, in 2010. This progress, coupled with a history including Ingress Abbey in Greenhithe and St George's Church in Gravesend; put Kent Thameside on the map as a hugely important part of the Thames Gateway redevelopment.

Sustained Growth. The area is growing fast with 50,000 new jobs and 25,000 new homes planned over the coming years. View new developments... New Investment. With new schools, country parks and riverfront leisure facilities, there are prospects for investment, development and skills growth across a range of business sectors. View successful delivery... Fast Connections. Fastrack, the award-winning Bus Rapid Transit system, links local homes and businesses. On a wider scale, Ebbsfleet International transports passengers to London in 17 minutes via the High Speed 1 rail link and to the Continent in 70 minutes via Eurostar. View connectivity...