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About Kent Thameside
Where is Kent Thameside?
Kent Thameside sits on the River Thames between Central London and the Medway towns in North Kent. It encompasses Gravesend and Dartford town centres and includes Ebbsfleet Valley.
What does it offer that's different to nearby areas?
As well as nine miles of riverfront and the town centres, it is home to Bluewater and Ebbsfleet International with quick connections to and from Central London and easy access to country parks.
What is the role of the Kent Thameside Regeneration Partnership?
The Partnership brings together public and private sector bodies to promote the area and ensure the new regeneration areas are both successful in their own right and integrate well with the area’s existing communities and businesses.
How far is Kent Thameside from London?
HS1 trains run from Ebbsfleet International to St Pancras International in just 17 minutes.
Where is Bluewater in Kent Thameside?
Bluewater is in the heart of the Kent Thameside area, well-connected by Fastrack services.
Where is Ebbsfleet International in Kent Thameside?
The station is ideally located between Dartford and Gravesend and is just off the A2. Fastrack bus services link the station with surrounding communities.
Investing
How can you help my business?
We can help you in a variety of ways and offer links to a number of Business Support agencies. We offer everything from a Property Search service through to advice in helping to secure grants.
Is financial assistance available for companies investing or expanding in Kent Thameside?
Yes. Funding is available from a variety of sources. Contact us at
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for more information.
What is the average cost of renting office space in Kent Thameside?
Thames Gateway Kent is a cost effective location. Not only are commercial property prices up to 60% lower than London or Paris, the area is fast attracting thriving knowledge-driven driven sectors. The area also has highly competitive operating costs: up to 25% lower than London even with Thames Gateway Kent’s close proximity to the capital.
Which large companies are located in Kent Thameside?
Kent Thameside is already home to the likes of Kimberly-Clark, Clear Channel Outdoor UK, Land Securities and City Electrical Factors. Of course there are countless smaller businesses thriving in the area too.
What have companies that have relocated to Kent Thameside said about their experience?
Businesses that have relocated to the area have been resoundingly positive about their experiences. But you don't have to take our word for it. You can read their success stories here.
Working
What is the population and workforce of Kent Thameside?
Around 187,000 people live in the area. The Kent Thameside workforce is strong with 94,800 jobs.
What types of job are being created in the Kent Thameside area?
Supporting 6,900 companies, there are 94,800 jobs already here and 50,000 jobs planned by 2026. A whole variety of employment opportunities at all skill levels will be created, primarily through Ebbsfleet Valley and The Bridge at Dartford, with large and smaller scale relocation opportunities for businesses not already located here as well as opportunities in existing companies.
Why is the Kent Thameside Regeneration Partnership involved in employment and training?
Two related priorities of the Kent Thameside Regeneration Partnership are to ensure that local residents are able to secure quality jobs arising from the regeneration of the area and that a skilled local workforce contributes to a successful economy in the area. Employ Kent Thameside works to ensure that both of these priorities are met. Read the experiences of those who have benefitted from Employ Kent Thameside's services here.
Living
Where can I buy a new house in the Kent Thameside area?
New homes for sale in Kent Thameside are currently available at Waterstone Park, Springhead Park, Christian Fields and Canal Basin. The initial phase of homes at Springhead Park, the first residential development at Ebbsfleet Valley, went on sale in February 2008. Crest Nicholson launched the final phase of housing development at Ingress Park, entitled The Pier, in May 2008.
Is there provision for affordable housing?
All new housing developments will have an affordable housing element, offering options for shared ownership and rented properties in addition to homes for private sale – contact Moat, the HomeBuy Agent for Kent, for more details.
What about children’s play areas?
There are numerous play areas throughout Kent Thameside, including those within Central Park in Dartford, Jeskyns Park in Gravesham and many more. Go to the Gravesham and Dartford websites for more details. Ebbsfleet Valley will have children’s play areas as part of the wider range of facilities and amenities that will be part of the new communities there.
Travelling
How well connected is Kent Thameside in terms of transport?
The area is extremely well-connected. It's close to the M2, M25 and A2 and is home to Ebbsfleet International where trains to London take just 17 minutes. By car, it’s less than half an hour from Maidstone, 45 minutes from Ashford and around an hour from Canterbury, Folkestone and Dover.
How does Ebbsfleet International fit into the local public transport network?
Ebbsfleet International has served Kent Thameside since Eurostar services began in November 2007. Additional public transport facilities have been available since December 2009 when domestic High Speed 1 services began from Ebbsfleet International.
What is Fastrack and why is it different to other buses?
Fastrack is the area’s award winning Bus Rapid Transport system that connects the towns, villages and new developments with mainline train stations and other transport hubs. Each Fastrack vehicle is equipped with seven cameras to help ensure the safety of all passengers. And Fastrack offers a premium service at the same fare as an equivalent local bus.
What’s the best way to get to the area?
Mainline trains run to Dartford and Gravesend from Central London stations in less than an hour, with high speed services reaching St Pancras International from Ebbsfleet International in only 17 minutes and from Gravesend in 22 minutes. Dartford sits on the M25 and the A2 is a key trunk road.
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