Council officers presented the annual Air Quality Action progress report to the scrutiny committee. Although they have installed many new monitors, officers struggled to respond to questions on impact and behaviour change.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Happy seventeen years to My Itchy Travel Feet! That’s right, I’m celebrating 17 years of publishing stories to inspire baby boomer travel. Actually, it’s 19 years as My Itchy Travel Feet started out as a personal blog. Whew! That’s a lot of traveling, travel planning, writing, photography and all the other tasks that go into […]| My Itchy Travel Feet
The electric bus service has been part-funded by S106 developer contributions, and will mirror the route of the delayed Bakerloo line extension.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Campaigners made another appeal to the London mayor, calling for repurposing the tunnel for public transport, cyclists and active travel, for "the welfare of future generations .. and the sake of Londoners' health".| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
TfL responded to concerns including the impact on bus journey times and flooding risk, before plans were approved. But funding remains as far away as ever.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
After years of consultation, the council has cancelled its proposal. The opposition campaign had a late surge, linking the plans to "accelerated gentrification".| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Tfl has delayed publishing the second phase of its Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to end all road deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads by 2041. Green Assembly member Caroline Russell has made recommendations for action including a tobacco-style ban on SUV advertising.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The protected cycle route is due to be completed in November, but cyclists couldn't wait to start using it.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Campaign group Mums for Lungs are calling for a phase out of polluting diesel cars, SUVs and domestic wood burning to clean up Lewisham's air.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
After hopes of government funding were dashed, the GLA Budget and Performance committee are exploring alternative methods for funding the long-awaited Bakerloo line extension through to Lewisham and on to Hayes.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Imperial College London air quality experts warned of high ozone levels for Tuesday 12th August, due to the effect of strong sunshine and high temperatures on London's background pollution from road traffic.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The community space on Staplehurst Road was created during the Covid pandemic and remained hugely popular with local residents and businesses. In December 24, Lewisham council built heavy metal fencing around it and removed the seating and planters. It has been lying derelict ever since.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Yesterday (Friday 1 August), Network Rail unveiled a newly-resurfaced canal towpath and upgraded footpath around the memorial garden in Mirfield, West Yorkshire.| RailAdvent
Primary School Pupils are being given the opportunity to identify improvements required in the area| micromobilitybiz
The goal is to create "a safer, more accessible borough where everyone can easily walk or cycle to their destination." New Cross writer, cyclist and road safety campaigner Tomilyn Rupert shares the toplines.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Deptford resident Tomilyn Rupert argues that gentrification is caused by restricting housing supply, not pedestrianisation, and local people deserve safer streets and cleaner air. If you really want to fight gentrification, then she suggests start by looking at land tax.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
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Stagecoach are pleased to announce some new bus routes and enhancements from 29th June, creating new links between key areas.| Swindon Travel Choices
Visiting Baird Glacier is a boomer adventure you'll never forget. It's best experienced on an expedition cruise. Read about our experience.| My Itchy Travel Feet
The government is consulting on a major set of policies for planning in England, which will have huge impact on children’s lives, including their ability to play out near home. These policies are set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the single most important national government planning policy document. The consultation questions are […] The post National Planning Policy Consultation: Playing Out’s response appeared first on Playing Out.| Playing Out
Why is a day hike packing list essential? Over the years, I learned that while a day hike may ... Read more This post Day Hike Packing List: Must-Have Hiking Gear was first published at Wild About Travel.| Wild About Travel
Walking the Wild Pacific Trail is a fun boomer travel experience in Ucluelet, B.C. Use our tips to plan your Wild Pacific Trail walk.| My Itchy Travel Feet
Thinking about planning a glamping adventure? Well, we've got you covered with some useful Glamping Tips for Baby Boomers.| My Itchy Travel Feet
Park the discussion: how Paris's streets are changing| fabricofparis.com
In Spring 2023, Playing Out joined with allies to ask for a Parliamentary Inquiry into Children and the Built Environment. Our proposal to the Levelling Up select committee pointed out that children’s health and wellbeing is at crisis point in the UK, hugely exacerbated by poverty and inequality. To address the root causes of this, […]| Playing Out
Safe Streets Now for safer streets for children| Playing Out
