East Tilbury

East Tilbury ward sits on the north bank of the River Thames, characterised by its industrial landscapes and residential estates. The area is dominated by the large Tilbury Power Station and the deep-water Port of Tilbury, which shape the local economy and environment. Housing primarily consists of post-war developments, including the Linford and Thameside estates, providing homes for a community with strong local ties.

A notable historical layer is the 1930s Bata estate, a self-contained factory town built in a modernist European style by the shoe company. This planned settlement, with its distinctive white houses and central park, offers a unique architectural contrast to the surrounding industry. The low-lying marshland geography defines its open, flat vistas, with footpaths leading toward the river walls and the protected foreshore.