TEP - Thames Strategy London Central - BIDs and Businesses Webinar

The River Thames is one of the most iconic and pivotal elements in London. As climate pressures grow, it is essential to ensure that we consistently protect the health of the river, as well as improve our relationship with it.

In line with this, the Joint Thames Strategy has set out a landmark programme to collaboratively secure the long-term climate resilience of the Thames from "Surrey to the Sea".

The Joint Thames Strategy (JTS) programme is a complex, multi-partner initiative that is taking the form of a toolkit that local authorities and other organisations can use to align their own riverside strategy with the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan, ensuring flood resilience is in their decision making.

This programme includes updating of three existing Thames Strategies and creating one new strategy. These being:

• The Thames Landscape Strategy (refreshed)

• The Thames Strategy Kew to Chelsea (refreshed)

• The Thames Strategy London Central (new)

• The Thames Strategy East (refreshed).

TEP is looking to connect with all of you to learn more about your relationship and experiences with the River Thames.

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and local businesses have a strong stake in the future of the River Thames. This project influences riverside development, infrastructure, flood resilience, and public realm improvements, all of which affect footfall, investment, and long-term business viability. By getting involved, you can help shape these strategies to support vibrant commercial areas, enhance the attractiveness of riverside locations, and ensure resilience to climate risks. It also opens up opportunities for partnership, funding, and coordinated action across boroughs. We want to know how you have interacted with the river, the challenges you have noted, and the opportunities you think we are missing out on to create the most connected and healthy riverside for you and your community.

Please join us in this session to learn more about the Joint Thames Strategy and the Thames Strategy London Central to share your thoughts on how we can develop a healthy, sustainable and resilient riverside!

If you cannot join this session but would still like to speak to us, please email Benedita Moniz Baroseiro, our Project Manager, at b.baroseiro@ucl.ac.uk.