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Southwark Riverside Strategy

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Southwark Council's emerging Riverside Strategy faces cross-borough cost concerns regarding tidal flood risk.

Southwark Council's emerging Riverside Strategy, which aims to address increasing tidal flood risk from the River Thames, is currently facing concerns over potential cross-borough costs. Councillor Margy Newens raised these apprehensions during recent discussions on the Thames and Local Rivers in October 2026, highlighting financial implications for the developing plan.

The strategy is being developed by Southwark Council to manage the borough's riverside areas and mitigate the growing threat of tidal flooding. Its development continues as councils consider the financial implications of such a large-scale, cross-borough initiative.

Key facts

  1. Concerns over cross-borough costs for the emerging Riverside Strategy were raised in October 2026. Source
  2. The strategy aims to address increasing tidal flood risk from the River Thames. Source
  3. Councillor Margy Newens expressed apprehension about the strategy's potential costs. Source
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