28/11/2023
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Community / Placemaking
Our urban gardeners look after our five main green spaces, various pocket parks, nine parklets and numerous planters. This contributes to the beautification of the public realm, improves air quality and biodiversity and mitigates against flood risks. We also regularly involve the local community in our greening efforts through our voluntary weekly gardening club, our Edible Marsh gardening workshops and our community planting days.
As we approach the end of another year, we are pleased to share some key statistics that highlight our ongoing commitment to enhancing the environment.
Graffiti Tags Removed: 83 Square Meters
Our dedicated team has been hard at work removing graffiti across Waterloo. In the past year alone, we successfully eliminated 83 square meters of graffiti, maintaining a clean environment.
Bulbs Planted: 500 Bulbs
We Are Waterloo recently planted 500 bulbs, including daffodils and crocus, to enhance our community’s environment. This careful selection and distribution of bulbs creates a vibrant and more attractive Waterloo.
Total Hours Worked Cleaning/Greening: 3,070 Hours in 11 Months
Over the past 11 months, our team have committed an astounding 3,070 hours to transforming Waterloo into a cleaner and more environmentally conscious district.
Furthermore, WeAreWaterloo was awarded the Green Flag Award for the year 2023/24. This recognition serves as a testament to our community’s dedication to greening initiatives, including the outstanding efforts of the Waterloo Gardening Club, Edible Marsh and the Climate Action Group.
Looking ahead, we continue our mission to create a more attractive, sustainable, and welcoming community for all, ensuring that Waterloo remains a vibrant place to live, work, and play.
If you require specialist cleaning support for any specific street care issues affecting your business – please complete our graffiti and streetcare request form. Our placemaking strategy also encourages businesses to use public art such as colourful murals to deter graffiti and anti-social behaviour. If you would like to enquire about a potential public art project – please contact us.
Last Friday, WeAreWaterloo’s Chair of the board took part in an exciting charity abseil down St Thomas’ Hospital building, raising funds for Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity. Joining a team made up of both past and present Old Vic staff, the Chair and the group descended in support of this vital cause. The event was
We are encouraging local businesses and residents to reduce food waste by using Too Good To Go. This app lets businesses sell unsold food at a discount, allowing customers to enjoy affordable meals while preventing waste. As a certified B Corp, they’ve managed to save over 350 million meals with the help of 170,000 business
Businesses in both Lambeth and Southwark should be aware of recent changes to the pavement license application process. Key updates include: Increased Fees: Applications now cost £350 for renewals and £500 for new applications (up from £100). Longer Processing Times: Processing now takes 28 days, including a 14-day public consultation. Licence Duration: Licences run from approval until the