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Southwark's Riverside Strategy, addressing tidal flood risk, faces cross-borough cost concerns.
Concerns about cross-borough costs for Southwark's emerging Riverside Strategy, which addresses increasing tidal flood risk from the River Thames, were raised in October 2026. Councillor Margy Newens provided an update on the strategy during discussions on the Thames and Local Rivers, expressing apprehension about its potential costs.
The Riverside Strategy is being developed by Southwark Council to manage the growing risk of tidal flooding along the River Thames. No further discussions or decisions on the strategy's funding or implementation have been announced.
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