ENGAGE, EMPOWER, ENHANCE

The Thames Strategy Partnership is a collaboration between three passionate organisations working along the Thames that have been responsible for delivering Thames Strategies for more than 30 years. It is joined in its vision by London Borough of Richmond upon Thames who are hosting the Partnership, and the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee who are the primary funder of the delivery of Joint Thames Strategies from Surrey to the Sea. 

The Thames Strategy Partnership is committed to delivering a legacy that will ensure up to date, relevant strategies that are accessible and usable with clear guidance that serves as a mechanism for resilience across the river Thames. 

Empower: By updating the Thames Strategies, the partnership empowers local stakeholders to contribute to the future of the river and estuary. It encourages multi benefit thinking at scale while retaining the unique character of different Thames reaches. 

Engage: The partnership fosters collaboration and participation between local authorities, landowners, agencies, and communities to address the changing environment of the Thames. The Joint Thames Strategy will deliver a roadmap to ensure a resilient Thames in response to a changing climate and increasing flood risk. 

Enhance: The strategies seek to enhance the Thames by integrating flood defence upgrades with riverside improvements that will have multiple benefits. It aims to create green, accessible, vibrant public spaces, attracting investment, while ensuring protection from increasing flood risk.