Schemes that focus on green space, open space and heritage related projects could be in line to receive a share of £30m funding to make their proposals a reality in London, Kent and Essex.

A further £5m is being made available to fund studies and scope out opportunities for further green and open spaces in the Gateway.

Thames Gateway Parklands Design Champion Terry Farrell is advising the Government on how best to ensure green and outdoor spaces are part of all communities in the Gateway.

Farrell said:

"This immense and exciting regeneration project is already well underway and gathering momentum through the conscientious work of many local organisations - both public and private.

"Greening the Gateway and ensuring all communities have access to outside space will be a guiding principle for development and three partnership bodies, known as Green Grids, have now been invited to bid for funding under the Thames Gateway Parkland programme."