In July 2019, Camden Council held a Citizens’ Assembly on the climate crisis, the first of its kind in the UK, to develop a set of proposals on how Camden should address the climate emergency. These proposals, based on evidence and recommendations from scientists, environmental groups and energy practitioners, informed the new Camden’s Climate Action…
With the excitement of the general election behind us, it’s time to re-focus on the local agenda. In 2011 the council launched their sustainability plan, Green Action for Change, with some fanfare. The plan sensibly focused many of the Council’s initiatives around improvements that would directly benefit local residents (such as home insulation). At the…
We have been campaigning for the Borough of Camden to stop using glyphosate in our public green spaces for a year: it’s been an amazing journey and we couldn’t have got here without you! Check out the progress we’ve made thanks to your support and learn more about what you can do to help…
We are calling on the London Borough of Camden to stop using all pesticides where an alternative is available, whether by themselves or by sub-contractors. This should be in all areas under their control such as parks, streets etc. Please sign the online petition here. What’s wrong with pesticides? Pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides and…
It’s voting time – this Thursday 22nd May we have the opportunity to send a message to Camden council about the issues we care about. CamdenCAN (Camden Climate Action Network) have prepared a series of commitments, defined with lots of input from different local groups, including Camden Friends of the Earth. We are supporting this manifesto…
Have you signed the Fossil Free Camden petition yet? We believe our local government has a responsibility to divest from an industry that’s destroying our future. By continuing to invest in fossil fuels (for example in pension investments), Camden Council is supporting the power, influence and activities of the fossil fuel industry. Why are Camden…
We love sustainable transport – we even made a sustainable transport treasure trail! Camden Council have some innovative initiatives around sustainable transport including Green Streets Fitzrovia and free car club membership for the first 150 residents to give up their resident parking permits. However we are worried that TfL’s plan to roll out pedestrian countdown…
Camden Council has joined Friends of the Earth and other local authorities across the country in objecting to the Government’s consultation proposals to cut Feed-in-tariff (FiT) rates for solar electricity projects. A news article on Camden’s website Camden Council slams government’s bid to cut solar feed-in-tariffs states: The FiT currently guarantees an income to installers…
On 21 November, Jess and Alex have been to the Air Quality Summit, jointly organised by Camden and Islington Councils. Here’s their report: Professor Frank Kelly (King’s College) started the summit on the impacts of air pollution. With 29,000 death per year in the UK, this kills more than road collisions! more than alcoholism! Note…
The Camden Transport Strategy 2011-2031 sets out how the Council will address a range of transport challenges. The strategy also forms the Local Implementation Plan, also called LIP, a key element to request funding from TfL. Camden Friends of the Earth answered the consultation in February 2011, supporting most orientation but pushing for a more…