This Is Local London | Environment

BARNET: Restoration scheme for River Brent

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:26:24 +0000

For decades it has been hidden in a network of unsightly concrete channels. but over the coming years the potential of one of the borough’s greatest ecological assets, the River Brent, could once again be realised.

SUTTON: Barbed wire fox rescued by Wallington animal lovers

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:43:33 +0000

A young fox has won its battle for survival after it got caught-up in a coil of barbed wire just before New Year's Eve.

CPRE challenges plan for 60,000 new Surrey homes

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:43:09 +0000

An environmental campaigning group has challenged the government over its plans to build almost 60,000 new homes in Surrey over the next 20 years.

ST ALBANS: Solar panel row continues

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:37:43 +0000

The row between residents and St Albans District Council over 'extortionate' roof repair bills appears to be heading towards a legal hearing.

WANSTEAD: Remains of iconic tree 'under threat'

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:54:50 +0000

The iconic remains of a 300-year-old chestnut tree torn down during the building of the controversial M11 Link Road could be lost forever unless someone steps in to help preserve it, environmentalists have warned.

Open Squares Garden weekend: Enter your garden for 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:18:20 +0000

Do you have an open garden square near you that reflects the beauty and diversity of London’s green spaces?

WANDSWORTH: Balham restaurant proud to be green

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:23:26 +0000

The green revolution is gathering pace but for many people being green is more of a unique selling point for their business than a genuine passion.

BEXLEY: Recycle your tree this Christmas

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:18:59 +0000

Residents are being encouraged to have a green Christmas this year.

HOUNSLOW: Chiswick church calls for people to think 'green' at Christmas

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:08:19 +0000

A competition has been launched by a Chiswick church to encourage people to think green over Christmas.

BARNET: Inspectors give borough's streets a clean sweep

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:54:28 +0000

Litter levels in Barnet are falling according to government inspectors.

BUCKS: Recycling centre appeals for Christmas foil

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:23:36 +0000

Recycling centres have asked people to save as much clean aluminium foil as they can during the festive period for recycling.

SUTTON: Recycling centre proposal causes anger among Beddington residents

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:01:15 +0000

Politicians are backing residents, battling to stop a new recycling centre within two hundred metres of a primary school.

BROMLEY: Cycle paths benefit from funding

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:17:17 +0000

Cycle networks across the Bromley borough have been boosted by government funding of £539,500.

BARNET: Victory for Sanders Lane campaign in Mill Hill

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:47:36 +0000

Campaigners have claimed victory after plans to turn a leafy lane in Mill Hill into a major highway were rejected by a Government planning inspector.

MERTON: Green radio boss joins London sustainability leaders

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:43:12 +0000

The founder of Britain’s only environmental radio station, based in Merton, has been named in a new team of London Leaders - tasked with making the capital more livable and sustainable.

Green buses rolled out in the capital

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:24:02 +0000

Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a range of new eco-friendly buses for the capital.