Camden Council continues to grant planning permission for schemes which result in a huge amount of carbon emissions from their construction, many including carbon-intensive basements (see above the construction on Pancras Way). Climate Emergency Camden has submitted a response to the London Plan consultation with highlights the failure of planning policy to reduce the carbon …
Climate Emergency Camden have written to the Mayor of London asking him to intervene following Camden's approval of Yoo Capital's proposal to demolish the Saville Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue, and replace with an environmentally damaging new building. This is far worse than the scheme that Camden refused in 2017 (see diagram), so it is very …
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Climate Emergency Camden made a deputation at this meeting to object to the unnecessary demolition of Euston Tower (see attached document). We were pleased that committee members raised questions about the carbon impacts of the development, both in construction and operation. The scheme will result in around 50,000 tonnes CO2e being released into the atmosphere …
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Climate Emergency Camden has submitted a response to the Council's consultation on the future of the Regis Road Industrial Area, see attached: Climate Emergency Camden_Regis Road Area Guidance_06.01.24Download We call for development to be planned for resilience in the face of climate change and the social and economic challenges that will result. It should be …
CEC responded to the Circular Economy Panel’s Report, discussed by the Culture and Environment Scrutiny Committee on 15.07.24: 1) Camden Council should prioritise repair of its housing stock, rather than demolishing and rebuilding it. For example, the Council should reverse its current proposals to demolish Wendling estate, which is in a reasonable condition and does not …
Climate Emergency Camden helped Zero Hour organise a Climate and Nature hustings in the constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. It was held at St Pancras New Church, Euston Road, and was well attended. Unfortunately the Labour candidate, Keir Starmer, was unable to attend. The event was chaired by Matthew Gould, CEO of the Zoological …
CEC has campaigned with the Save Museum Street campaign group to stop the harmful redevelopment of Selkirk House. An individual supporter of the Save Museum Street Coalition is now taking legal action against Camden Council over its failure to look at alternatives to tall buildings and demolition in a conservation area. Can you contribute to the campaign? …
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CEC invited Future Transport London to a meeting to discuss the Camden Highline. What we learned was very concerning. This was summarised in our letter to the CNJ published 25th April: "Camden Council needs to think for itself about how to reduce carbon emissions and other forms of ecological harm. Unfortunately, the evidence is that …
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CEC joined with housing activists to discuss the crisis in housing in Camden. CEC's contribution focussed on the need for maintenance and retrofit: We urgently need homes that are safe, warm and dry, and fit for the future. This is a human right. We also urgently need action to ensure our planet is safe for …
