Consultation: Camden Clean Air Action Plan 2022-26 – Have your say
Open until 16 October 2022 Air pollution is the largest environmental risk for health. Everyone is affected by air pollution and clean air is important for us all. The Camden Clean Air Action Plan 2022-2026 describes what Camden Council and other partners will do to improve air quality and protect health from air pollution over […]
Hosepipe ban for London and surrounding areas
Thames Water have announced a hosepipe ban to begin on 24 August, as the UK experiences a drought after unprecedented hot and dry weather. People will not be able to use hosepipes to water gardens, wash cars and windows, or fill paddling pools, water outdoor planters and baskets. Any businesses that have plants and flowers […]
Fill out our waste and recycling survey
Our ambition is to deliver a cleaner Fitzrovia, but we need to understand your requirements. Please could you take five minutes to help us understand your business’s waste and recycling needs. This includes understanding when you would ideally like to put your rubbish out, so if necessary, we can bring in new services. As a […]
Transport decarbonisation plan – electric bike consultation
To mark its one-year anniversary of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan, the government is launching a new public consultation to accelerate the transition to zero emission travel by phasing out the sale of new fossil-fuelled motorbikes and moped by 2035, or even earlier for some vehicles. Electric motorbikes could soon become the norm on UK roads. […]
The second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy is published
This new policy paper maps out the governments strategy and plans to roll out investment in cycling and walking initiatives until 2025. The aims of the strategy are to: Increase cycling for shorter journeys Increase walking Double cycling Increase the percentage of children aged 5 to 10 who usually walk to school The new government […]
New law to protect retail shop staff
New laws have come into effect to better protect shop workers The amended Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act from 28 June, now states that common assault against anyone working in a retail store will be classed as an aggravated offence, carrying rougher penalties. Acts of violence against store workers have been increasing, so will […]
Business Climate Challenge 2022
The Fitzrovia Partnership is partnering with the Greater London Authority to deliver the 2022 Mayor’s Business Climate Challenge (BCC). The BCC is a voluntary energy efficiency programme developed to support businesses in reducing their energy consumption, costs and carbon emissions. Participating businesses receive free customised technical advice to member organisations to help make their workplaces […]
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. You can be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics. All of us making a small change will make a […]
TfL extend e-scooter trail until November
Government is expected to confirm legislation to regulate e-scooters too, based on the transport bill After a successful pilot, TfL and London councils are extending their e-scooter trial, testing if this is a viable form of transport to introduce to London as an alternative to cars. Data from trials so far suggests that e-scooters could […]
Climate connectors: can you help a local project?
Do you think you can support these local climate projects in Camden? The CCCA are working with Think & Do Camden to help businesses fulfil their Camden Climate Pledge commitments by supporting local community projects and schools in the borough. Current business support needed: Educational Green Lab – Brecknock Primary School is seeking to empower young […]