TEP - Thames Strategy London Central - Community Groups 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.

Community groups play a vital role in shaping the future of the River Thames, which is why engaging with our strategies matters. Our work is guiding decisions on riverside development, flood risk management, environmental protection, and public access. By getting involved, you can help ensure that we reflect local needs, protect vital spaces, and improve safe, inclusive access to the river.

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.