inter-borough coordination
Southwark Council is discussing cross-borough cost concerns for its Riverside Strategy, which addresses Thames tidal flood risk.
Southwark Council is currently discussing cross-borough cost concerns for its emerging Riverside Strategy, a plan designed to address increasing tidal flood risk from the River Thames. Councillor Margy Newens provided an update on the developing strategy in October 2026, expressing apprehension about its potential cross-borough costs during discussions on the Thames and Local Rivers.
Inter-borough coordination involves collaboration and joint planning between different local government boroughs. The current discussion in Southwark highlights the challenges of such coordination, particularly regarding shared financial responsibilities for projects like flood defence, which often impact multiple areas.
Key facts
- Concerns over cross-borough costs for Southwark's Riverside Strategy were raised in October 2026. Source
- Southwark's Riverside Strategy is designed to address increasing tidal flood risk from the River Thames. Source
- Councillor Margy Newens expressed apprehension about the strategy's potential costs. Source
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