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Environment Archive

Hackney Mayoral candidates urged to commit to reducing transport emissions

A cycling campaign group is calling on the next leader of Hackney Council to commit to reducing climate emissions through …
by Gabriella Wong/ April 1, 2022/ Environment, Hackney, Local News, News, Politics/

“It’s reclaiming the space for people”: Hackney activists stage advertising cover-up

Last Friday was a day of significance for Adblock Hackney. Not only did it mark the International Day Against Advertising, …
by Nasra Abdi/ March 30, 2022/ Environment, Features, Health, Local News, News/

Think of Mother Nature this Mother’s Day: an eco-friendly gift guide

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I bet you are vigorously typing on your Google search bar or frenetically rushing around …
by Suzanne Karandagoda Mudalige/ March 23, 2022/ Environment, Events, Features/

ULEZ expansion announced at Lewisham school

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone will expand to cover most of Greater London by the end of next year, Mayor …
by Henry Smith/ March 11, 2022/ Environment, Lewisham, Transport/

Net Zero : What your council is doing and what YOU can do to help

The four EastLondonLines’ boroughs of Lewisham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Croydon are going ahead with their Net Zero plans despite …
by Suzanne Karandagoda Mudalige/ March 10, 2022/ Croydon, Environment, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon Council sale of historic lodge results in residents’ backlash

Croydon council has sold a historic park keeper lodge for more than half a million pounds despite the disapproval of …
by Jay Owens/ March 6, 2022/ Croydon, Environment, Local News, News/

Tower Hamlets Council replants trees lost to Storm Eunice 

Tower Hamlets is replacing every tree that was brought down by Storm Eunice, Mayor John Biggs has said. Winds of …
by Georgina Laux/ March 4, 2022/ Environment, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

‘Deep clean’ of Tower Hamlets high streets to begin this week

A four-week cleaning operation of Tower Hamlets’ public spaces is due to begin this week as part of the Mayor’s Covid …
by Oliver Burton/ February 21, 2022/ Environment, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

New interactive map launched to help Hackney residents see local air quality levels

An interactive map to show Hackney residents what the air quality is like in their local neighbourhood has been launched …
by Nasra Abdi/ February 18, 2022/ Environment, Hackney, Local News, News/

Sustainable café in Mountsfield Park: A step up after a 20-year-old dream comes true

36-year-old Mary Wells had a dream since she was 16 – owning a café. “Apparently she ate a toasted sandwich …
by Suzanne Karandagoda Mudalige/ February 15, 2022/ Community, Environment, Features, Lewisham, Local News, Meet The Traders, News, Upcoming/

Protests grow over plans to extend capacity at controversial incinerator

Incinerator operator Viridor plan to burn thousands of tonnes more waste at the controversial Beddington Incinerator in Sutton, which could …
by Lee Urquhart/ January 30, 2022/ Croydon, Environment, Local News, News/

Croydon beauty spots could be included in expanded Surrey Hills protection area

Plans to potentially extend the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to include some of Croydon’s most beautiful green …
by Lee Urquhart/ January 28, 2022/ Environment, Features, General Features, News/

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are increasing, despite opposition, study shows

By Isabella Nova and Chris Wilson Hackney has the largest area covered by Low Traffic Neighborhoods than the rest of …
by ELL Admin/ January 18, 2022/ Community, Data, Environment, Health, Lead Stories, News, News/

Hackney Council raises parking charges to encourage public transport use

Hackney Council has introduced a new minimum short stay period for parking to encourage public transport use.  Previously, car users …
by Sophie Donne/ December 16, 2021/ Environment, Local News, News, News, Transport/

Goldsmiths lecturer in 500-mile trek to COP26 to highlight climate concerns

A Goldsmiths lecturer walked 500 miles from London to Glasgow to raise awareness of the climate emergency – arriving in …
by Selma Boucenna/ November 8, 2021/ Environment, Lewisham, News/

Isle of Dogs locals respond to Millwall Park’s ‘new state-of-the-art’ playground opening

Locals on the Isle of Dogs have welcomed the opening of Millwall Park’s new playground area, the first recipient of …
by Selma Boucenna/ November 4, 2021/ Environment, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Green campaigners welcome Hackney’s net zero pledge but urge more action

Green campaigners in Hackney have welcomed the council’s pledge to reach net zero emissions for its buildings and services by …
by Patryk Krych/ November 4, 2021/ Environment, Hackney, Lead Stories, News/

Victoria Park shortlisted for Keep Britain Tidy award for third year

Hackney now has 28 parks that meet strict green criteria with Victoria Park shortlisted for the prestigious Keep Britain Tidy award again. In 2020, the borough …
by Esmae Palmer/ November 2, 2021/ Environment, Hackney, News/

Vote against sewage amendment prompts Chris Philp MP to defend decisions online

The Croydon South MP has joined fellow Conservative in releasing practically identical statements on social media defending their votes in …
by Esmae Palmer/ October 28, 2021/ Environment, Lead Stories, News/

Motorists adjust as ULEZ extends to North and South circular

Residents of Lewisham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets are being reminded that the ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) has expanded, and now …
by Tamzin Brannigan/ October 27, 2021/ Environment, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Insulate Britain protesters target Canary Wharf

Insulate Britain protesters glued themselves to the road today (October 25) at the Limehouse Causeway in Canary Wharf causing traffic …
by Patryk Krych/ October 25, 2021/ Environment, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Brick Lane locals share thoughts on road closures as council launches consultation

Disgruntled locals in Brick Lane have spoken to East London Lines to express how inconvenient road closures brought in this …
by Nozrul Ahmed/ October 25, 2021/ Environment, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Hackney MP Diane Abbott praises tree planting in borough but warns climate change has ‘already begun’

The Labour MP for Hackney, Diane Abbott has spoken out about climate change, warning that “it has already begun” as …
by Emily-Rose Payne/ October 15, 2021/ Environment, Hackney, News/

Climate Emergency Centre set to open in Hackney

A charitable organisation is planning to open a community-run space in Hackney for environmental activism using a vacant town centre …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ May 31, 2021/ Environment, Hackney, News/

Protesters who saved 400-year-old tree urge locals to back further campaigns

The man who helped run a successful campaign that saved an iconic historic mulberry tree in Bethnal Green says the …
by Maddie Metcalfe/ May 28, 2021/ Environment, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Pressure grows on Lewisham Council to review LTNs

Over 12,000 Lewisham residents are petitioning the council to reopen roads that they closed last June during lockdown. The closures …
by Cara Houlton/ May 27, 2021/ Environment, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Transport/

Ladywell headteacher praises scheme to make school roads safer

The head of a Ladywell Primary school participating in a Lewisham council initiative that closes roads at drop-off and pick-up …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ May 5, 2021/ Environment, Lewisham, News/

Council delivers proposals to pedestrianise Brick Lane

New proposals to pedestrianise Brick Lane have been developed by Tower Hamlets Council based on feedback from the local community. The …
by Nozrul Ahmed/ April 12, 2021/ Community, Environment, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon charity to distribute thousands of free seeds

Croydon’s biggest landowner and the operator of three large fee-paying schools, the John Whitgift Foundation, has launched an ambitious bid to …
by Mafalda Moreira Da Costa/ April 10, 2021/ Croydon, Environment, News/

Over 1,200 residents sign letter against Bethnal Green councillors over Liveable Streets plan

More than 1,200 residents in the Bethnal Green area have signed an open letter criticising their local councillors for failing to …
by Selma Boucenna/ April 9, 2021/ Community, Environment, Local News, News, Politics/

£5m improvement scheme begins at Abney Park Cemetery

 A £5m project to improve Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington, which will bring its chapel back into use and …
by Selmira Mehmed/ March 16, 2021/ Environment, Hackney/

Croydon residents urged to vote for climate-friendly candidates

Croydon Climate Action is urging Croydon residents to help fight for a climate-friendly London by voting in the capital’s mayoral …
by Emily-Rose Payne/ March 10, 2021/ Croydon, Environment, Society/

Air pollution ‘materially contributed’ to Lewisham girl’s death, coroner rules in landmark case

Illegal levels of air pollution caused the death of a nine-year-old girl from Lewisham in 2013, a coroner ruled today …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 16, 2020/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Hackney eliminates glyphosate-based weed killer in green public spaces

By Clotilde Nogues and Aisha Payne Two hundred green areas around Hackney are going glyphosate-free in 2021 in an effort …
by Eastlondonlines/ December 11, 2020/ Environment, Hackney, Uncategorized/

Scientist tells inquest: no link between high pollution and asthmatic girl’s hospital admissions

A leading scientist said today there is no evidence of a link between increased air pollution and a nine-year-old Lewisham …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 8, 2020/ Environment, Health, Lewisham/

Lockdown Life: For Virginia Woolf or your dog, top walking spots this weekend

In her 1930 essay ‘Street Haunting: A London Adventure’ the novelist Virginia Woolf recounts a winter’s walk across London, simply …
by Scarlett Sherriff/ November 27, 2020/ Environment, Lockdown lifestyle, What To Do This Week/

‘All voices will be heard’ in £3m Bow traffic changes

Bow residents will get another chance to have their say on £3 million eco-friendly street changes, after doubts were raised …
by Clara Murray/ November 27, 2020/ Environment, Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Controversial low traffic scheme revised after protests by residents

By Daniel King and Thomas Newlove Controversial measures to reduce traffic in parts of Lewisham are to be modified following …
by ELL Admin/ November 26, 2020/ Environment, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Transport/

Campaigners plan fresh legal challenge against felling Tree of the Year

The dispute surrounding the felling of the Happy Man Tree in Woodberry Down continues to divide the community, as the …
by Lauren Sneath/ November 23, 2020/ Environment, Hackney/
A sign with an arrow reading Cox's wood, in a forest

Campaigners call for protection of park plan inspired by classic children’s book

Campaigners have called for increased protection for a proposed 30-acre park in Lewisham after a private developer was caught allegedly …
by Daniel King/ November 19, 2020/ Community, Environment, General Features, Lewisham, Local News/
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