From 1 August we will be monitoring the air pollutant Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at four sites in the Camden part of Fitzrovia as part of a borough-wide project funded by Camden Council. There are 21 individuals and community organisations involved with the project. We will be using diffusion tubes to take monthly readings of NO2 …
Live or work in Fitzrovia? Have your say on the transformation of Oxford Street
Westminster Council and Transport for London are asking for people's views on changes to Oxford Street that could mean all motor traffic and pedal cycles could be banned from the shopping street. If the plans go ahead, taxis, buses and delivery vehicles could be re-routed through side streets and parallel roads in Fitzrovia. This will …
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Our response to ‘Have your say on the transformation of Oxford Street’
Westminster Council and Transport for London are asking for people's views on changes to Oxford Street that could mean all motor traffic and pedal cycles could be banned from the shopping street. (See https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/roads/oxford-street/consultation/) Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Association made the following response: We do not support the transformation of Oxford Street. Our association is very concerned …
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Our response to ‘changes to the central London Ultra Low Emission Zone’
The Mayor of London is seeking views on changes to the central London Ultra Low Emission Zone. The proposals are to: Introduce ULEZ (and the residents’ sunset period) 17 months earlier in central London; and Strengthen the emissions standard to also cover Particulate Matter (PM) emissions from diesel vehicles. (See the consultation here: https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/environment/air-quality-consultation-phase-2/) Fitzrovia …
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Our response to ‘Improving air quality: national plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities’
The UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland are seeking views on a revised Plan to reduce levels of nitrogen dioxide around roads within the shortest possible time -- the most immediate air quality challenge. (See the consultation here: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/airquality/air-quality-plan-for-tackling-nitrogen-dioxide/) Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Association …
