Thames and Local Rivers
Southwark is developing a Riverside Strategy to address tidal flood risk, with concerns raised about cross-borough costs.
Southwark Council is currently developing a Riverside Strategy to address increasing tidal flood risk from the River Thames. In October 2026, Councillor Margy Newens provided an update on the emerging strategy, expressing apprehension about its potential cross-borough costs.
The emerging Riverside Strategy is designed to address the increasing tidal flood risk from the River Thames, which impacts waterways within and around the London boroughs. This plan aims to enhance climate adaptation measures for the area.
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