For the good of the environment and wildlife and to maximize the leisure and health amenity and benefit for the current and future community. i. e. Maximization of social benefit. The site should be returned to public open space under the control of LBRuT's Parks Department and integrated into the Mereway Nature Park. LBRuT's partnership with a number of environmentally sympathetic organizations has achieved fantastic results with the development of the current Nature Park. They will be thanked by many future generations if the site is developed in a similar way as an extension to the existing Mereway Nature Park. The keys points for this are : 1. The small number of 7 affordable housing properties can be accommodated elsewhere in the borough eg the nearby Greggs Bakery site development proposal for some 116 houses. An extra housing development will negatively impact the existing natural environment / park. Its unique location adjacent to an existing major Nature Park means the site is a natural candidate for inclusion in the existing Nature Park and will never again be available if the housing option is taken. 2. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop the site for the good of the environment, wildlife and the whole wider community (current and future) in terms of leisure and health. 3. Adding the 7 affordable housing properties to the larger (116 houses) nearby Greggs site housing development gives a win-win solution - proper care and development of outdoor spaces for current and future generations; and proper provision of required affordable housing with less negative impact. 4. The congestion in the local area is already a problem. In this cul-de-sac location, even this relatively small development will have a disproportionately large negative impact and will cause claustrophobic overcrowding in an already densely populated area together with the resultant traffic congestion. 5. Any individual / personal benefit derived by the 7 new owners in the prospective development is counter-balanced by the major significant negative impact on a similar number of existing residents of houses in Mereway Road and Barneby Close that are directly adjacent to the site. 6. In summary the maximum social benefit will be gained by returning the site to public open space under the management of the partnership that has developed the Mereway Nature Park. Please sign the petition and remember when you do, to tick the box to get email updates so we can keep you in touch with progress and suggestions, as we develop our action plan. Please share the link to this petition with your contacts and put on your social media accounts by copy and pasting : https://you.38degrees.org.uk/p/protectmerewaypark Please also submit your own objection on the Richmond & Twickenham Council Planning webpage. Insert the ref 23/0260/FUL in the search box at the following link and you can make your comments online : https://www.richmond.gov.uk/services/planning/comment_on_a_planning_application. Or you can email your comments direct to the Planning Officer making the decision on this application Thomas Faherty - [email protected] There is a small team, the Mereway Action Committee that is developing and implementing plans to achieve the objectives outlined here. Help will be greatly appreciated. If you can and want to help with the campaign please send us an email by clicking on the email / envelope symbol next to the photo at the top of this page. NB to access this page if you are not already on a device go to the following link : https://you.38degrees.org.uk/p/protectmerewaypark

We need action on the climate. Locally, this would include slower road speeds and a Dutch style cycle network to encourage us to all to walk and cycle more. Nationally, this would include reducing our car size and use dramatically, improve public transport, eliminating fossil fuels and investments, basing all Council Government decision of the principle of what would reduce our footprint most, dramatically reducing our concrete use and spending on new products, and building a sustainable economy.

It's a place local people walk their dogs, exercise and enjoy wildlife. Skylarks, Swifts, Doormice, Kestrels, Deer, Rabbits, Hedgehogs, Lots of Butterflies and Moths..the list is endless. Also a huge variety of wildflowers, Pyramidal Orchids, Common Spotted Orchids Thistles, Clover, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Water Mint, Oxeye Daisies, Buttercups, Heathers. (Just to name a few!) It's a green corridor that links to ancient woodland. We have already lost the green space of Forty Acres, so migratory birds might well decide to use Campdown. These environments are sadly becoming rare and must be protected.

Dividends should be the result of profitability and you cannot say you are profitable while failing to provide adequate Public services and dumping sewage in our rivers or pay dividends while simultaneously approaching insolvency.

This is a very important issue and its imperative that its discussed. Our climate is worsening every second, signing this petition will contribute to saving the environment. Cows that eat red seaweed as part of their diets release up to 82% less methane than their bovine peers, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California. Methane is at least 30x more effective at trapping heat produced by the sun. Performing this simple action can transform beef and dairy production into a more economically and environmentally sustainable industry.

Why is this important? Redcatch Park is the hub of the community with hundreds of people of all ages, from small children, famillies and the elderly using it for sport, play, walking and socialising. It is essential for their physical and mental wellbeing. It is only popular following years of hard work by volunteers but now needs essential funding for some major improvements, especially as the nearby development will see a huge increase in use.

Save Ham Farm is a voluntary group that has been formed to protest against a development of 250 houses on Ham Farm, a crucial piece of land in the beautiful, mediaeval market town of Faversham in Kent, the Garden of England. Please sign our petition to Michael Gove, as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, asking him to intervene and protect Ham Farm from this housing development. Faversham has already been inundated with housing developments all around, which are rapidly changing the character of this peaceful, historic town. Swale Borough Council Planning Committee is considering yet another development of 250 houses to be built on Ham Farm, a protected green field site of existing farmland and wildlife habitat, which has never been designated as potential land for houses. Ham Farm development would have a detrimental impact on the local community and environment. It would destroy valuable green space and wildlife habitats, increase traffic congestion, and put a strain on local services such as schools and healthcare. Ham Farm is important to the tourist industry due to its close proximity to the old town centre and is a valuable recreational resource to the local community. The Ham Farm site is contaminated by waste products from its previous use as brick earth extraction and brick works. There has been no soil investigation and planning wrongly assumes there is no contamination. This could exacerbate drainage issues and add to the overflow of contaminated water into the creek. According to the RSPB, wildlife throughout the country is being threatened by the erosion of available habitat. Ham Farm is an active farm, mixed arable and cattle, offering precious sanctuary to wildlife, and is especially important for nesting skylarks and yellow wagtails, and winter roosting for lapwings. It is part of a corridor for birds migrating along the East Coast of England. The erosion of wild life habitat surrounding this area through housing developments has made it all the more crucial to conserve what we have left. We should be protecting it rather than destroying it. Please add your signature to this Petition if you believe that we should prioritise preserving our natural environment over a short-term gain from a housing development in an unsuitable location. Save Ham Farm

We have come together as a community to try and stop this development. The Potential Issues This Will Cause: RISK OF EXPLOSION An explosion could cause a massive toxic cloud which is fatal to all life in surrounding area! ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES The development will eradicate protected green lands, produce noise pollution and destroy local wildlife! NO BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY There will be no new jobs to support the build and no cheaper tariffs to the community. Also, house prices have the potential to drop! POTENTIAL EXPANSION Once the batteries are setup, surrounding areas will be potentially developed, furthering the risks!

Traffic Calming Measures: Implementing speed bumps, signage, temporary bollards and other traffic calming measures will slow down vehicles, discouraging reckless driving and creating a safer environment for everyone. "Whittingham parents & residents have raised concerns about unsafe driving, parking and idling. Despite the measures we have already put in place to keep our children safe, this problem persists. As a school we welcome the support of the Healthy Streets for Higham Hill & Lloyd Park initiative. We want to work together to create a safe environment for all our children and reduce the risk of accidents. With yours an their support we know that any changes we can make will not only protect the lives of our pupils but also increase the number of families travelling to school sustainably by walking or cycling. This can only help to increase the already strong sense of community at Whittingham and promote cooperation and consideration between all road users. - Miss Thompson, Principal These measures will provide the following benefits: Enhanced Safety: Our children will be protected from accidents and injuries caused by dangerous driving and obstructive parking. Reduced negative impart on health: Improving poor air quality caused by idling vehicles outside the school gates at the busiest periods. Encouraging Healthy Habits: By creating a safe environment, more families will be encouraged to choose walking or cycling as a means of transportation, promoting a healthier and environmentally-friendly lifestyle. We kindly request your support by signing this petition to demonstrate the urgent need for these safety measures. Together, we can make a difference and ensure the safety and well-being of our children.

Bristol Tree Forum has presented compelling evidence both to the Mayor’s office and to Council officers that the local plan map is incorrect, yet the administration declines to correct it, even though it has the power to do so by a simple resolution of Full Council. We have even drafted a resolution to enable this to happen. Here it is: Draft Motion to Full Council 11 July 2023 This council notes that, when the Site Allocations and Development Policies was adopted in July 2014, the following designated Sites of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI - code ‘BC’) had Site Allocations (BSA) placed on them: 1. BC1 BSA1110 - The Hangar Site and Filwood Park, north of Hengrove Way. 2. BC16 BSA1201 - Land at Broom Hill, Brislington. 3. BC49 BSA1305 - Land to the north-west of Vale Lane, Bedminster Down. 4. BC54 BSA1124 - Kingswear Road, Torpoint Road and Haldon Close. 5. BC64 BSA1205 - Wicklea and adjacent land, St Anne’s / Broom Hill, nr Brislington. 6. BC80 BSA1108 – Land at Novers Hill, east of Hartcliffe Way and west of Novers Lane / Novers Hill. 7. BC80 BSA1114 – Land at Novers Hill, adjacent to industrial units. 8. BC80 BSA1119 – Land to east of Hartcliffe Way, south of the Waste Depot. 9. BC108 BSA0402 - Bonnington Walk former allotments site, Lockleaze. The Site Allocations and Development Policies Map (the Map) was published at the same time. This unilaterally altered the boundaries of the SNCIs above so that the areas within them which were overlapped by these BSAs were excluded, even though their boundaries had not been changed by the Local Sites partnership, the only body authorised to alter or de-designate SNCIs. This council believes that these changes to the Map were made in error and that the Map, which does not form part of the Bristol Development Plan, now needs to be corrected to show the true boundaries of the SNCIs affected. This council resolves to correct the Map to show the correct boundaries of the SNCIs affected. All that the Council needs to do is pass this resolution and then instruct officers to correct the local plan map. We call on Bristol City Council to take its commitments to nature conservation seriously and amend the local plan map.

Cyclone Idai affected Zimbabwe, causing a massive landslide in the town of Chimanimani. The next morning, Michelle Chipare discovered that her two-year-old daughter Brenda had died in the disaster. Climate-related disasters not only cause immediate devastation, they pose a long-term threat to the livelihoods of Zimbabweans like Michelle and Brenda, and many around the world. The government will not take any action unless there is a lot of public support, so we would really appreciate your support. Carbon footprint labelling would involve indicating on products and services how many tonnes of CO2 in total were produced in production, transport and use. The company providing the product would be responsible for the labelling, with third party verification. This not a new idea but implementation has not been standardised or mandated. Pursuing such carbon footprint labelling legislation would help to reduce footprints, reduce the CO2 produced, and reduce the severity of the climate disasters we are already seeing and that we will otherwise see more and more. Carbon footprint labelling will support the understanding of carbon footprinting in schools. Pupils and teachers will be empowered to change their behaviour, schools will know how to and want to tackle their carbon footprints, and the knowledge will be passed on to others. Like most people, I love nature. As greenhouse gas emissions remain stubbornly high, I live in fear of the consequences of climate change that will befall my grandchildren. Climate change is projected to force a ½ billion people to migrate if China floods or suffers a drought, both of which are likely if emissions are not reduced drastically as soon. Many of us fear the conflicts that may follow human displacement on such a scale. The ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Syria at present are exacerbated and partly caused by scarcity of vital resources brought about by climate change, showing that these fears are already manifesting. 80% of us are extremely anxious about the continuing deterioration of the climate. Surveys indicate people think the Government is not doing enough to fight the climate war, and 90% of us want more action.

Watermead Country Park is a haven for wildlife in a busy urban area. It has many hundreds of species of wildlife and is home to several breeding pairs of the rare Cetti's Warbler. The building work could see the destruction of vital habitats. Given that “Leicestershire and Rutland are amongst the poorest counties in the UK for sites of recognised nature conservation value” (Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust, 2022) it madness that any kind of development should take place around Watermead.