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:
Aviation 2050: The future of UK aviation – 13 June 2019
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:
Bracknell Forest Council Local Plan Consultation & Jealott’s Hill – 12th December 2019
Redevelopment of Oxford Railway Station – 22nd November 2019
England’s Economic Heartland – Outline Transport Strategy Response – 30th October 2019
Berkshire Local Industrial Strategy (BLIS): Framework document – 21 June 2019
Introducing the Oxfordshire Plan 2050 – Public Consultation – 25 March 2019
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:
Heathrow Airport Expansion Consultation – 13 Sept 2019
Heathrow Airspace and Future Operations Consultation (Jan 2019) – 1 March 2019
LHR Airport Expansion Consultation – 28 March 2018
Statement of Approach Airports National Policy Statement – 28 November 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