We are determined to become the greenest borough in the country.
We want to drive down air pollution, increase recycling rates, and get people involved in making their streets greener, so everyone can be proud of their neighbourhoods.
We want to entice wildlife to our streets, parks and gardens. We will ensure that future developments in the borough are more environmentally-focused than ever before, encouraging spaces for nature and improving the quality of life for everyone in Hammersmith & Fulham.
What have we done? What else is planned?
Improving air quality
We have:
- Got new powers to fine motorists who leave their engines running
- Continued to fight plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport
- Launched a pollution-free bicycle parcel delivery service for local businesses
- Encouraged pupils to apply for free trees to plant in their school grounds
- Launched a resident-led Air Quality Commission to fight pollution
- Urged for the Hammersmith 'flyunder' to become a reality
- Used awareness days to tackle idling motorists
- Created a five-year air quality action plan
- Added plants and more cycle parking under the Hammersmith Flyover
We will:
- Work with local businesses to reduce local deliveries
- Continue to plant more trees and hedges
- Get developers to include more trees and plants in their plans
Promoting bio-diversity
We have:
- Banned the use of potentially harmful glyphosate pesticides
- Worked with residents to plant more trees in local streets
- Achieved 'green flag' status for 15 of our parks and green spaces
- Invited residents to grow plants in tree bases in their streets
- Become the lead London authority for green flood reduction projects
- Signed up to support fish conservation in the tidal Thames
We will:
- Produce a Local Plan that enhances biodiversity and green infrastructure
- Create an ecology policy that will conserve and encourage wildlife
- Introduce planning policy that encourages green schemes
- Ensure developments enhance and protect waterways
- Create 'green corridors' allowing free movement for wildlife
Reducing traffic congestion and pollution
We have:
- Got new powers to fine idling motorists
- Negotiated two new cycle routes to encourage riders of all abilities
- Launched a network of on-street electric vehicle charging points...
- ...and supported its continued growth
- Expanded our network of lamppost column EV charging points
- Set a target for eight per cent of all journeys in H&F to be by bicycle
- Provided secure on-street cycle storage for residents
- Built new 'parklets', cycle storage and EV charging points in Hammersmith Grove
- Consulted on plans for segregated cycle lanes at Hammersmith gyratory
- Consulted on 'quietway' plans to encourage more residents to cycle
- Introduced innovative bicycle parklets
- Supported the construction of new cycle 'superhighways' through H&F
We will:
- Work with local businesses to massively reduce single-use plastics in H&F
- Continue to make improvements at major junctions to make cycling safer
Cleaner, greener streets
We have:
- Introduced tougher fines to tackle fly-tipping
- Cracked down on littering
- Increased recycling rates on estates
- Introduced a new service to recycle clothes and small electrical goods
- Invited residents to tour our recycling facilities to increase awareness
- Cracked down on those who fly-tip in our borough
- Pioneered using grass to reduce roadside pollution
- Replaced inefficient street lamps with energy-saving LED lanterns
- Launched a borough-wide campaign to help rid the streets of unsightly rubbish
In the community
We have:
- Put more greenery outside a local school to fight pollution
- Worked with a resident to help improve wildlife in their local park
- Helped the Friends of Marcus Garvey Park
- Supported local upcycling project The Loop
- Supported the launch of Good Gym in H&F
We will:
- Continue to work closely with community groups on local green projects
- Make it easier for you to report environmental issues and get action
How can you help?
- Why not plant a tree base or other space?
- Download our Report It app to report litter, dog mess & dumped rubbish
- Recycle the right things and recycle more
- Try and use sustainable transport
- If you have a garden or window box, grow plants that encourage wildlife
Who are we working with?
Groundwork London
Good Gym
Spacehive
Friends of Marcus Garvey Park
Hammersmith Community Gardens Association
Hammersmith BID