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The creative world has responded in an amazing way . Those who are forced to be at home can catch up on the Arts while we respond to these dramatic adverts we can add a different sort of drama to our lives.
Sadly, live entertainment and support of the arts is not considered an essential activity by any stretch of the imagination. However, there is plenty to see on-line and lots of chances to support real Drama and a range of other Arts. Here is a list of the Events Group’s ideas.
Thursday this week brought out a record January attendance of 55 people to hear Nina Kowalska tell us about the Font Garden Friendly initiative that she leads on the Southfields Grid (those streets to the south of Southfields tube station). Their aim is to create London’s first front garden friendly neighbourhood and to spread the word to other areas. This is not just an idea to prettify the area but to create an an eco friendly area to improve air quality, plant for wellbeing, encourage wildlife and reduce flooding risk with permeable garden surfaces. To learn more see https://www.frontgardenfriendly.uk/
The application for outline planning consent for the demolition of the existing small business units and the redevelopment of the site, for a mixed use scheme of 72 homes, was refused yesterday, 27 November against officers’ recommendation to permit the proposal. The Society’s objections highlighted the inappropriate nature of the development on the edge of the conservation area and the loss of significant employment space.
This is a reminder that the latest consultation from Heathrow Airport seeking views on its proposed expansion plans closes soon. You can find it at aec.heathrowconsultation.com.
The deadline for responses is 11.55pm on 13 September.
The Borough of Wandsworth has set itself the target of becoming inner-London’s greenest inner borough, going carbon neutral by 2030 and being a zero-emission council by 2050.
Opposition to Heathrow expansion, reducing waste, encouraging recycling, tree planting and making council buildings more efficient are cited as examples of the Council’s actions.
Other environmental initiatives have included switching to LED street lighting, promoting electric vehicles and introducing a huge number of electric charging points around the borough, as well as encouraging residents to join car clubs, with Wandsworth now boasting the highest membership in London.