08/06/2023
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Announcements / Business Advice / Community / Events / Public Realm / Sustainability
Continuing the momentum of our recent Future Neighbourhoods 2030: Net-Zero Strategy launch, we are excited to introduce a selection of new climate action projects. These three new initiatives aim to promote sustainability in the Waterloo area by encouraging the local community to get involved.
Join our Climate Action Group
To celebrate London Climate Action Week, we are launching the Waterloo Climate Action Group, which brings together people from across the community to discuss local sustainability initiatives and ways to get involved with them. From guerilla gardeners to energy-saving experts, join us to hear updates from passionate sustainability professionals operating in the Waterloo area and find out how you can take climate action today.
Join us at The Three Stags from 4:00 – 5:30pm on Thursday 29 June. Find out more here.
Waterloo Gardening Club Sessions
Want to help make the local area more sustainable? The Waterloo Gardening Club is looking for volunteers to help maintain the area’s planters and pocket parks and contribute to the urban greening of the neighbourhood. Join Frances on Wednesday lunchtime (12:30pm) at the Leake Street pocket park outside of Sino Thai for a drop-in session of planting, weeding and pruning with local workers and residents looking to make a difference on their doorstep.
For the next session, meet outside Sino Thai at 12:30pm on Wednesday 28 June. Find out more here.
Beyond Procurement – FREE Climate Consulting
Get a year’s worth of FREE climate consulting to help your business on its net-zero journey. Beyond Procurement’s sustainability experts will advise WeAreWaterloo’s BID Members on a variety of actions to reduce both your costs and carbon emissions. From transitioning towards renewable energy to the process of carbon offsetting, their consulting services (worth £500) will help set your business on the path to carbon neutrality. You can also hear more about the scheme and meet the climate consultants at our drop-in Climate Action Group.
To apply for this FREE consultancy, express your interest in this short form.
Introducing Chocolate Dino Company: A Sweet Escape in the Heart of Waterloo Located at 6 Kennington Rd, London SE1 7BL, Chocolate Dino Company is your new go-to for freshly baked brownies and cookies. Specialising in premium chocolate brownies and giant New York-style cookies made with the finest Belgian chocolate, they promise an indulgent experience with
The BeLambeth Awards have launched! Entries are now open for the prestigious BeLambeth Awards, a celebration of Lambeth’s vibrant community. The awards are open to all organisations and individuals living and working within the borough and aim to honour those who make exceptional contributions to the community. Finalists will be announced on Wednesday 19 June,
The sun is finally out and there’s plenty to do in Waterloo! From the launch of a brand new rooftop bar, to unmissable Sass-aoke, we’ve got your nightlife sorted. Or if you fancy some more cultural activities, try afternoon tea at IWM London or a variety of performances lined up at The Glitch. To stay updated on