Economic Development & Regeneration

Over the past decade British Waterways and its partners have transformed previously derelict and run-down quarters of London and helped to open up access and investment to the capital's wonderful legacy of waterways.

New businesses, community facilities, visitor destinations and wildlife havens have been created in Enfield, Hounslow, Islington, Camden and Hillingdon and work continues to improve London's rich network of towpaths which thread the city's many boroughs and communities together.

Over the next five years we aim to transform some of the most deprived waterside areas of London and bring about lasting benefits for local people, visitors and the environment. Working with key statutory agencies, voluntary organisations and local communities to turn Government and Mayoral policies into action.