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Council opposed to TfL tunnel charge proposals

We are opposed to the Mayor’s proposals to introduce charges for drivers to use the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels and are calling for Londoners on the east side of the City to have parity with west Londoners who are not charged for crossing the Thames.

If charges are to be applied we are insisting that a more comprehensive package of concessions are offered including extending the area of coverage for resident discounts to adjacent boroughs such as Bexley and being clearer about how long they will be in place.

We have long been campaigning for better transport links for Bexley including finishing the Elizabeth Line extension eastward from Abbey Wood and DLR extension to Belvedere - as well as intermediate and local connections such as rapid bus, cycling and walking routes.

The Silvertown proposals lack any meaningful response to this position.

Cllr Diment, Bexley Councils Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said:

As things currently stand, it looks like the interests of Bexley’s residents have once again been ignored by TfL. We are very concerned at the proposals as currently set out and need more information from TfL and a broader commitment on public transport investment.’’

Councillor Richard Diment, Cabinet Member for Places

Cllr Richard Diment, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods