PLA News Releases
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Listed below is a complete listing of our current news releases (by title).
A preliminary, six-week consultation is underway on an update to legislation that enables the Port of London Authority (PLA) to do its job, promoting and protecting the tidal River Thames
Read moreMarine environmental experts have warned a cross-party group of MPs and Peers that the impact of marine litter needs to be addressed.
Read moreNewborn baby Archie O’Doherty, pictured in mum Laura’s arms, made a dramatic entrance into the world – as his family sat down to watch The X Factor. Archie, son of PLA driftwood master Martin, was due at the beginning of November but made an early appearance at the End of Part One. Laura Osbourne, 27, knew it was her moment as she climbed the stairs of her Gravesend home and shouted at Martin, 29, for help.
Read moreHammersmith Bridge remains closed to all traffic, including vessels on the river.
Read moreFollowing a competition jointly launched by the Port of London Authority (PLA) and DP World, children from three schools in Essex and Kent enjoyed a river trip to see the latest specially designed litter collector that’s located near London Gateway.
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