About Creative Estuary

Creative Estuary has been made possible through investment from the Cultural Development Fund, which has four key aims and outcomes:

• Unlock economic growth and productivity
• Strengthen local leadership
• Enhance creative skills
• Makes places attractive to live, work and to visit.

The project is led by the University of Kent on behalf of a consortium of public sector and cultural organisations. They include the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP), Kent and Essex County Councils, the Greater London Authority, 11 local authority areas represented by Greater North Kent and Opportunity South Essex, South East Creative Economy Network (SECEN), University of Essex, Locate in Kent and cultural organisations Metal and Cement Fields. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport funds the Cultural Development Fund which is administered by Arts Council England.

About the TCPA

The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) works to challenge, inspire and support people to create healthy, sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone. To this end we aim to improve the art and science of planning in the UK and abroad and work to secure fresh perspectives on major issues, including planning policy, housing, regeneration and climate change. Informed by the Garden City Principles, the TCPA’s strategic priorities are to:

• Work to secure a good home for everyone in inclusive, resilient and prosperous communities, which support people to live healthier lives.
• Empower people to have real influence over decisions about their environments and to secure social justice within and between communities.
• Support new and transform existing places to be adaptable to current and future challenges including the climate crisis.

About Urban Roots Consulting

Urban Roots specialises in regeneration, planning and urban design providing high quality advice to a variety of clients. It was established by its main Director Murray Graham in 2013 and is a fully independent consultancy committed to place shaping for the future. It encourages innovation and new ideas to ensure the right outcome for all. As well as embracing sustainable principles both in advising clients and in its office.