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Thanks to Alvaro Garcia @alvarogafu for posting his video of the torrential surface water runoff at the "Spanish Steps" (junction of Netherhall Gardens and Finchley Road), NW3. This was in July 2021, but is bound to recur: x.com/alvarogafu/sta… Time to start depaving!

Torrential thunderstorms in London are leading to some flash #flooding! #LondonFlood

Big or small, our wildlife is looking at us to conserve them - this #WorldWildlifeDay2024 - here are some ways you can help support Hampstead Heath’s wildlife: heath-hands.org.uk/wildlife-adopt… or join our Wildlife Interpreters this afternoon for some #WorldWildlifeDay fun

Today is #WorldWetlandsDay2024 - if you’d like to find out more about Hampstead Heath’s wetlands + the wildlife they support, do come along to ➡️Drop-in birdwatching at the Hampstead Ponds on Sunday 04/02 ➡️River Fleet guided walk Friday 16/02 More info: heath-hands.org.uk/whatson

New POSTnote on Freshwater Habitat Restoration. It even mentions #ghostponds... post.parliament.uk/research-brief…

Just three councillors voted against the scheme. These are Cllr. Andrew Parkinson (Con and RedFrog Chair); Cllr. Tom Simon (LibDem) and Cllr. Will Prince (Lab): camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/first-….

Not sure how this meets the NPPF test for achieving "well-designed places"!

Camden environment and biodiversity for sale The Planning Committee of 30.3.23 gave consent to another application in breach of Camden's Open Space and Biodiversity “policies” (A2 and A3). This is despite Camden's declaration of a "Climate and Ecological Emergency"!

The highly contentious O2 planning application will be considered today (30th March) at 7 pm. This is the link to the agenda: democracy.camden.gov.uk/ieListDocument… Requests to view the meeting to: sola.odusina@camden.gov.uk tel: 020 7974 6884 See also: redfrogassociation.org

02 REDEVELOPMENT - 16 STOREY TOWERS COMING TO OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD SOON | Hampstead and Kilburn hampsteadandkilburn.org/news/02-redeve…

The Boundary Commission is seeking views on the return to a parliamentary constituency for Hampstead & Highgate [removing control from Camden]. You can provide your views, before 5 December, under the Make a Comment tab at: bcereviews.org.uk/node/6485?post……

Much press interest in the restoration of Branch Hill Pond. The Observer, Times Radio Drive, The Times and the Ham & High are all running features. redfrogassociation.org/uncategorized/… Work in progress photo below courtesy of Susan Grossman

Seems Camden is still using glyphosate (Roundup). There is a petition at: change.org/p/camden-counc…

@CamdenCouncil When will Camden stop using glyphosate weedkiller?

Heritage tiled street names being installed throughout the Redington Frognal Conservation Area. They have been meticulously produced by Tiles of Stow.

☔️Here’s a taste of the flooding across London this morning. I think I’ll stay under the duvet a little longer!!

Let fallen leaves lie, gardeners in Netherlands town urged #Echobox=1666605148" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theguardian.com/environment/20…

PRESS RELEASE: M&S public inquiry opening tomorrow: mailchi.mp/savebritainshe…

SAVE public inquiry to preserve M&S Marble Arch. The inquiry opens on Tuesday 25.10.22 at 10am and will be livestreamed via Teams. To watch the first day click on microsoft.com/en-gb/microsof… and use Meeting ID: 376 092 899 080 and Passcode: szL5m8.  #SAVEMandSOxfordSt