River Thames Alliance
River Thames Alliance
The River Thames Alliance is a partnership of public and private sector organisations, set up in June 2003 to help manage the future of the non-tidal Thames. There are now 82 member organisations in the Alliance which is chaired by David Suchet.
The main aim of the Alliance is to implement the Thames Waterway Plan and kick start co-ordinated planning to rejuvenate the River Thames
The Environment Agency acts as secretariat and is supported by a Management Group with representatives from the River Thames Society, Natural England, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, West Berkshire Council, London Borough of Kingston, ACTVaR (the association of councils in the Thames Valley), Sport England, the Thames Boating Trades Association, Mid Thames Riparian Landowners, BBOWT (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust) and River User Groups. The River Thames Alliance also has the support of the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
The RTA Management Group meets throughout the year, and the AGM is in July, according to the constitution. New members are invited to contact us.
Thames Waterway Plan
The Environment Agency has developed the Thames Waterway Plan on behalf of the River Thames Alliance and in consultation with them. The plan provides the strategic framework for the future of the River Thames, including policies and actions designed to achieve our vision.
The Thames Waterway Plan was launched at the London Boat Show on January 6 2006. The published plan is available to download or contact us for a printed copy.