We're calling for Hackney Council to ensure that all children should be able to safely walk and cycle to every primary and secondary school in Hackney
Write to your next council leader today - demand rapid and bold changes for people and planet.
2022’s council elections are a vital point in London’s zero-carbon journey. Motor vehicles are the largest and most stubborn source of London’s emissions, and borough councils control 95% of the city’s roads. We need all our councils to act in the next four years and be bold – or it’ll be too late to get to zero carbon roads by 2030. That’s what’s needed for London and Hackney to do their bit. That’s why we’re calling on the council’s next leader to commit to cutting road transport emissions fast and enabling lots more walking, cycling and wheeling.
1. Safe Routes to School
We're calling for Hackney Council to ensure that all children should be able to safely walk and cycle to every primary and secondary school in Hackney
2. Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
We're calling on Hackney Council to continue to roll out low-traffic neighbourhoods, and maximise their potential for safe cycling
3. Cycle Parking
We're calling for secure and affordable cycle parking in Hackney for all
4. Housing Estates
We're calling for Hackney to make cycling accessible in Hackney housing estates
5. Safe Junctions and Main Roads
We're calling for Hackney Council to make Hackney’s major junctions and main roads safe
In the face of the climate crisis, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of the problem, and that personal action can't change anything. But for me, campaigning for active travel in London is action at a level where change is achievable, and a network of individuals really can make a difference to how we face the future.
Will, Hackney Climate Champion
Who's on board?
Zoë Garbett, Hackney Green Party
Mayor Philip Glanville, Hackney Labour Party
Liberal Democrats
Conservative Party
Pledged
“I will bring forward Hackney Council’s net-zero target forward to 2030 and do all I can to address the climate and ecological emergency. Safe and active travel is essential in delivering net-zero, supporting the health and wellbeing of residents and addressing health inequalities.
I know how urgent the need is for safe cycle storage and I will address this backlog as a priority. Also, with a Green Mayor, it will never cost more to park a bike than a car.
I volunteer weekly at zoOM Bike Project in Gillett Square, Dalston – a community bike project/workshop with a recycling ethos. I want to support more community cycling initiatives like this across the borough.
My commitments to delivering safe, healthier streets are here: https://zoe4hackney.co.uk/policy/safer-healthier-streets/“
Every borough in London must take action now, to decarbonise London's roads by 2030. Tell your next council leader to commit to the necessary bold action in the next four years. Because if they're not acting now, by 2026 it'll be too late to catch up on the climate crisis!
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