… to deliver a Green New Deal which seeks to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies and improve air quality by doubling the size of London's green economy by 2030 to accelerate job creation for all. This can be enforced through the Good Work for All mission, the London Plan 2021 provides a planning framework for sustainable development, the Energy for Londoners programme aiming to make London’s homes…
… action on the climate emergency include: ● Quiet, safe streets ● Warmer, quieter homes ● Green jobs ● Green spaces that are alive with biodiversity ● Locally generated, secure energy ● Healthier, more active people ● A reduction in poverty and inequality ● More local consumption, with thriving local businesses and high streets ● Better air quality Development of the plan so far Listening to our…
… to bring the community together to tackle the key interlinked issue of poor air quality. Following this an action plan was developed based on the recommendations of the assembly, and this went out to wider consultation later in 2020. This has resulted in an Air Quality Action Plan for Kingston that was created by our residents, and this plan was approved by the Place committee in Summer 2021…
… areas: air quality; green infrastructure; climate change mitigation and energy; waste; adapting to climate change; ambient noise; and, low carbon circular economy. A set of strategies and initiatives have been developed in order to address the causes of climate change and ensure London can adapt to a changing climate. These include: Accelerate delivery of a cleaner, greener London through the London…
…, while freeing up space on our congested roads for people who really need to use cars with lower emissions. Since the declaration we have ● Opened a new Cycle Hub next to the station which has space for almost 400 bikes, with a new cycle and pedestrian bridge linking the station and the river and adjoining cycle routes ● Increased the number of school streets in the borough to help tackle poor air…