This document outlines a proposal for unlocking growth potential in the Thames Gateway region through more localized decision making and innovative incentives. It argues that the current approach is too bureaucratic and calls for a bold new approach with reduced bureaucracy, incentives for development, and a new relationship between local government and business. Specifically, it proposes forming a Thames Gateway Economic Zone with tax increment financing, business rate retention, and other incentives to leverage private investment. It also presents priorities for growth like transportation projects and estimates annual revenue that could help fund them through various new tolls, duties, and planning tariffs. The overall message is that local authorities need more autonomy and tools to drive growth in their communities.