It is one of three similar partnerships in the Gateway – the other
two covering the London Gateway area and South Essex – with overall
co-ordination coming through a ministerially-led Strategic Partnership
for the whole of the Gateway.

The Thames Gateway Kent Partnership works to:

1. draw together a framework for investment in Thames GatewayKent in a ‘light touch’ way to provide a clear and up to date picture of key investment priorities;
2. co-ordinate presentation of North Kent’s investment needs and help maximise synergies;
3. promote Thames Gateway Kent to Government, regional agenciesand other bodies to help shape policies, plans and investment decisions affecting the area;
4. work with Government and other partners to address issues where a coordinated approach is essential for realising North Kent’s potential to create genuinely sustainable communities.

Its Partnership Board, chaired by a private sector representative,
includes –

• the three local private-public regeneration partnerships responsible for driving forward investment in Kent Thameside, Medway and Swale
• Kent County Council and Medway Council
• South East England Development Agency (SEEDA)
• The North Kent Community Forum, representing the voluntary and community sector.

Observers also attend from Communities and
Local Government, the Government Office for the South East, the Highways Agency and
the Environment Agency.