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London Car Free Day on Sunday 22 September

This is being supported by our council so plan now if you want to throw a street party.  This is a great idea given the Climate Emergency declared by parliament (albeit before the recent regime change). https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/august-2019/street-party-road-closures-will-be-free-of-charge-on-car-free-day/?utm_source=Wandsworth%406&utm_campaign=b999cb93d0-Wandsworth%406&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fbd64a91fa-b999cb93d0-92192006

Jonathan Callaway ● 2655d5 Comments

Fantastic news that council supporting this day.  I have a feeling I know what forum members will think but hope that all of us can leave our cars at home for just one day, and coax someone we know to do the same.  Easy for me, as I don't own a car, but won't Zip that day

Ruth Pates ● 2655d

When I lived in Colchester nearly 20 years ago, we used to have car free days once a year. organised by Friends of the Earth, of which I was and still am ,a member.  Colchester Council were extremely supportive as were other organisations.They, Col Council, were also far ahead of Wandsworth re disposal of rubbish too.They had car share systems in use at that time also.This is partly why I get cross with Extinction Rebellion who appear to think we all need to be made aware.  Many of us are and have been protesting for many years.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2655d

I understand your frustration Barbara but the problem is that we can't let up and there are now too many youngsters who have become caught up with the craziness of manipulative marketing and instant gratification made available by credit.  When you had to wait until you could afford something you chose more carefully. It was in 2008 that the Minister told us to leave our packaging at the till.  We are still fighting unnecessary packaging and the WI were fighting plastic packaging earlier than that.  The plastic bag charge of 5p has apparently been a great success but it's not enough to make the majority of yuppies think twice

Philippa Bond ● 2654d

I do Tesco online grocery shopping, which comes in plastic carriers.  Tesco have announced that from August 19th no more plastic bags, or paper ones.  Have no issue with that at all, very good, but the drivers might find it more difficult and time consuming to offload shopping.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2654d

Does the car free day allow public transport?  If so I think it's a wonderful idea.

Bunny Payne ● 2654d