Group of De Beauvoir Residents trying to dissuade Hackney Council from building on a cherished green space.
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Downham Road West will obliterate a green space and involve the felling of 13 mature trees. You can object to the planning application here: bit.ly/3FmFjqW
Agreed. Once they are gone, that's it. We are devastated at the potential loss of mature trees and an oasis of nature in such a built-up area.
Why are these applications on green-spaces allowed? A change to planning process is required & fast #climateemergency! #saveferriby2020 #saveourspen #saveoakdownfarm @CleanAirGreenUK bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ha…
Another reason not to build on green spaces in already densely built-up inner city London:
Flash floods will be more common as climate crisis worsens, say scientists theguardian.com/environment/…
Truly a story of hope and the assiduous pursuit of justice.
We would like to hugely thank @BaronessEB and her team at @educationgovuk.
Our voices were heard. We saved it. Our children will have their great playground at @Shoreditch_Park 🌳🏃♀️⚽️
shoreditchpark.hackney.sch.u…
#saveSPPSplayground #Hackney #Children
Green spaces surrounded by people living in flats without gardens should not be built on. The mental health of existing residents needs to be prioritised. Green spaces and trees on main roads also help mitigate the impact of pollution.
The climate emergency is happening now. This is not the time to be destroying small pockets of nature in already built-up areas of London. We have not been listened to.
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Hackney Council plans to fell 13 mature trees to make way for a block of 54 flats on the corner of Southgate and Downham Road. They refer to the site as a 'depot' - it is a green space.
.... and yet Hackney Council is building on some of these precious green spaces. It needs to be consistent in its approach. Protect nearby residents. Protect mature trees. Walk the walk and not just talk the talk. #hackneyisbuildingongreenspaces
1/ Regardless of background, the closer people live to green space, the more likely they are to experience good physical/mental health, improving lives & reducing NHS costs.
THREAD on how we can address the 'green gap' & the climate crisis by radically reimagining our streets!
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Consultations need to be meaningful. If residents say they don't want you to build on their green space, please don't let your drive for ££ override the necessity to protect nature, it's essential for mental health.
The government’s planning proposals should put people and nature first.
That's why we're calling on @BorisJohnson to drop plans that would mean we're building the wrong homes in the wrong places.
Let's give communities the power to shape their future!
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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We need a law to protect parks too.
Tell @vonderleyen that every day that passes gives forest destroyers more time.
The world already loses nearly 1 soccer field of forest every 2 seconds ⏰
We need a new EU law to protect the world’s forests >> bit.ly/3wmKylG
#Together4Forests
ALT Picture showing lorries transporting wood. Forest destroyers are lining up while the EU postpones protection.
"Green space is finite, when it’s gone it’s gone"
London councils under fire for plans to build homes on play areas theguardian.com/society/2021…
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Stop building on green spaces. Stop cutting down mature trees. Listen to communities. Have some compassion for people who live without their own outdoor space.
Listen to Greta: "It doesn't have to be like this."
”Our relationship with nature is broken. But relationships can change. When we protect nature - we are nature protecting itself.”
Thank you @MercyForAnimals for sponsoring this film by @tommustill and me.
#ForNature #BiodiversityDay
Rewild our green space, don't build 54 flats on it!
Are you #ReadyToRewild ?
Today is #WorldRewildingDay
To protect, restore and rewild the living world is probably the most effective solution we have at hand to fight both the climate- and ecological emergencies.
@RewildingB
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The green space on the corner of Downham Road and Southgate Road in De Beauvoir Town is under threat from Hackney Council. The site for Downham Road West [Phase 1] is not a 'depot', but an oasis of nature, pre-planning permission consultation is open now: hackney.gov.uk/de-beauvoir-e…
Assume @mayorofhackney, @RebeccaLRenn and @jonburkeUK are familiar with this report? There seems to be a lack of awareness on the part of elected representatives and council officers at @hackneycouncil of what being a public servant means. You work for us! london.gov.uk/sites/default/…
Vital that local councillors are honest too. You promised you'd keep us informed and you didn't. You promised you would take our views on board and you didn't. Where is the political accountability, @PollyBillington and @JamesFPeters?
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How about you get with the programme with the green recovery, @PollyBillington? Don't think building on a park is part of it! #hackneyisbuildingongreenspaces #cognitivedissonance
Give us green post-Covid recovery, urges CBI boss bbc.co.uk/news/business-5413…
Please take note, @hackneycouncil
Amazing urban garden in Luxembourg. Wow. And run by the city council too. So beautiful. Let's fill our cities with gardens like this. #WhatIf
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