Archived responses to national and local consultations 

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce actively identifies policy areas where we can ensure a meaningful Thames Valley business voice is placed at the heart of national and local decision-making. We focus on the key priorities outlined in our Business Manifesto and Local Chamber Policy Priority Statements.

Below is a list of archived TVCC consultations and responses to national and local consultations, which were backed up with representation either directly by the Chamber, and our members, or the British Chambers of Commerce. You will also find a list of open letters which the Chamber has sent to Government and local authorities. Please click on the links to view each item.

Government Consultations

Download our responses to Consultations on the following topics:

Improving Rail Links to Heathrow from the West and Beyond – Public Consultation – 21 June 2018

Great Western Rail Franchise Consultation – 13 February 2018

Industrial Strategy White Paper – 29 November 2017

Building our Industrial Strategy – Summary Response – 13 April 2017

Local Consultations

Download our responses to Consultations on the following topics:

Swindon and Wiltshire Joint Spatial Framework – 15 December 2017

Swindon Economic Strategy 2016-2026 – 17 July 2017

Heathrow Consultations

Download our responses to Consultations on the Expansion of Heathrow Airport: 

LHR Airport Expansion Consultation – 28 March 2018

Statement of Approach Airports National Policy Statement  – 28 November 2017

Draft Airports National Policy Statement: new runway capacity and infrastructure at   airports in the South  East of England – 24 May 2017

Open Letters

Download our Open Letters on the following topics:

Letter to the Prime Minister – 13 June 2017

Letter to Lord Adonis – 30 June 2017

Letter to Chief Executive of Swindon Borough Council on its Economic Strategy – 17 July 2017