A Better Connected Essex

‘A Better Connected Essex’ is our new draft transport strategy.

Also known as our Local Transport Plan (LTP) for Essex, it sets out our transport vision and priorities for Essex and how we plan to deliver our desired outcomes. It will set important transport priorities to inform our future decisions and actions, and will help unlock future funding opportunities.

Why now?

Essex is entering a transitional phase, with the election of a Mayor for Greater Essex and changes to local government structures. While a new transport plan will eventually be needed by the Mayoral Combined County Authority, this interim strategy ensures:

• We meet legal requirements during the transition
• Clear policy direction for local plans
• A foundation for future transport planning
• Support for funding opportunities

Have your say

We held a first consultation in summer 2024 on key themes and outcomes. Thank you to everyone who contributed. We’re now consulting on the full draft strategy and 13 area-specific implementation plans, which outline potential projects across Essex.

Your feedback will help shape the final plan.

How to take part

The best way to tell us what you think is by completing our online consultation survey

Alternatively, feedback can be emailed to engagementhub@essexhighways.org.

Printed copies of the survey questions, consultation document, the full Local Transport Plan document and/or the implementation plans can be requested by emailing: engagementhub@essexhighways.org

Printed copies of our consultation document can also be found in main libraries.

All written feedback and consultation surveys can be returned by post for free.