Our Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Dorking & Horley and Surrey Cabinet Member for Environment Marisa Heath has today announced the launch of the River Thames Scheme consultation.
The scheme is a partnership between Surrey County Council, the Environment Agency and local borough partners.
The stretch of river between Egham and Teddington offers miles of open space opportunity, but that is constrained by lack of access, poor quality natural habitats and flood risk.
Marisa says, "I know I keep raising this scheme, but it is a Nationally Important Infrastructure Project and a big deal with Surrey. We are now starting the formal public consultation which means it is moving forward in the planning process and we need people to engage.
The best thing about the scheme is that there really is something for everyone - yes flood prevention sits at the centre of it but the scope for biodiversity gain, new habitats and conservation as well as sustainable travel routes means it can benefit Surrey more broadly.
Have a look and let the team know your thoughts: https://www.riverthamesscheme.org.uk/"
