PLA News Releases
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Listed below is a complete listing of our current news releases (by title).
Making the tidal Thames a hub for sport and recreation for all is the aim of Jenny Cooper, in a new role created by the Port of London Authority (PLA) as part of its long-term Vision for the river.
Read more![Jenny's new mission to get everyone active on the tidal Thames](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/jennycooper.jpeg)
A Kent man who recklessly jet skied at speed along the Thames towards central London last summer has been successfully prosecuted at Westminster Magistrates Court (10 April 2019).
Read more![Jet skier fined for reckless Thames folly](/new_site_assets/images/default_news.jpg)
A new tunnel segment manufacturing facility at Chatham in Kent is in full production to produce and ship 110,000 concrete segments
Read more![Jobs created at new factory in Kent to supply Crossrail](/assets/Crossrail2_1_2771.jpg)
Residents in Grays and the surrounding areas are encouraged to join one of the biggest litter picks along the beach on February 27 from 10am to 1pm. Organised by Thames21, this event aims to improve the health of the waterways along this stretch of the River Thames by using community support to bring about change.
Read more![Join the great Grays litter pick!](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/binitforacleanerthames.jpg)
Jonson Cox CBE has been appointed as chair of the UK’s largest Trust Port, the Port of London Authority (PLA), by the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP.
Read more![Jonson Cox appointed PLA Chairman](/assets/jonson-cox-1500x.png)