Housing targets: Set up to Fail? Councils allocate sites & deliver planning consent. They don't build. Forcing allocation of more sites just means more choice for developers. No increase in building. Green fields lost. Brownfield idle. From 2015.... cpre.org.uk/resources/set-…

It's that time of year when birds like Whinchats, Wheatears and Yellow Wagtails begin to return to their winter feeding grounds. Join Neil Anderson on 24th August for a migrant species walk which will also take in the range of fauna and flora to be discovered on WarrenFarmNatureReserve

Some very friendly, award-winning front gardens that combine visual appeal, design and help the environment: southfieldsgrid.org.uk/2024-front-gar… Living Streets GoParksLondon* Friends of the Earth Capel Manor College  The RHS London National Park City*

The #GreenBelt is #NotJustAPrettyPlace it's also a source of food security. Buying food grown in the Green Belt reduces transport emissions and requires less packaging.

This article about the felling of mature trees in Madrid is a reminder of how much we need our London trees  to protect us and our wildlife friends from the 'heat island effect'. George Monbiot  Dan Masoliver Paul Powlesland  Jo Maugham  theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Sewage alert in London parks: Richmond Park, Wimbledon Common and Barnes Common are among the areas affected after a sewage leak. GoParksLondon* Friends of the Earth Feargal Sharkey  Mary Long-Dhonau OBE RiverActionUK London National Park City* Blue Green Enfield  London Waterkeeper  bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Green belt lands can help to capture excess carbon dioxide with their large amount of trees or forests. Forests and woodlands are considered one of the best forms of natural carbon sequestration. Source of text:  nationalgrid.com/stories/energy….

CPRE London explains why pavement crossovers (aka dropped kerbs) have become the focus of increased concern for a number of environmental and social reasons: cprelondon.org.uk/news/curious-p…

We desperately need more renewable energy. But we also need to preserve our countryside that is why I’m joining CPRE The countryside charity in calling on the government to unleash the potential of rooftop solar, starting now. Add your name. #RooftopRevolution takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/127929/pe…

The #GreenBelt is #NotJustAPrettyPlace it also provides space to #walk and #play. Getting regular #exercise reduces stress, improves sleep and helps prevent heart disease and other chronic illnesses. By keeping us healthy the Green Belt can also save the #NHS money!

2 million social homes lost under Right to Buy since Thatcher. Will Starmer stop it? No. Has the govt reduced the subsidy? No. Surely councils can at least spend the proceeds to build new social housing? Nope Will Starmer end this politically-made housing affordability crisis?

This is your weekly tree watering reminder ⏰💧🌳 Yes, it's #Wateringwednesday again. A bucket or two on a young street tree is much appreciated. Increasingly survival rates and better growth Thank you to Cambridge resident, Marie-Louise for looking after this tree so well 🙏

🌳 Where are the biggest opportunities for improving nature in London? Have your say using the Interactive Map🦔 survey123.arcgis.com/share/8da75c83… LDNMayor Environment #London #LondonNature #NatureRecovery #LNRS 🌿 🐍 🌼 🐝

The #GreenBelt is #NotJustAPrettyPlace it's also a home for #wildlife and an ideal location for planting #trees and creating new #forests. Join our webinar on 12th September to find out about the history and future of the Green Belt: cpre-london.eventcube.io/events/61909/h…

So sad to hear this news. We will miss Nicky's passion, insight and support very much.

London Nature Recovery Interactive Map – can you help? cprelondon.org.uk/news/london-na…

Please join CPRE London’s free event on 12 September about why the Green Belt is one of the most important environmental protections we have in this country. cpre-london.eventcube.io/events/61909/h… James Cracknell Haringey Community Press George Monbiot Simon Jenkins GoParksLondon* Friends of the Earth

Is Green Belt an environment policy? We say YES! 😀🌳🐞 Others say no. 😧 What’s the reality? Join our free lunchtime webinar Thurs 12 Sept (12:30) cpre-london.eventcube.io/events/61909/h…