#theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. # 179 Bumblebees are aware of the size of their bodies relative to the environment around them. They know how big they are and can judge where they’ll fit! Knowing one’s body dimensions is a core aspect of self-awareness. #bees #nature #environment

Most areas in the UK were affected by heatwaves this summer, with some areas becoming unbearable. This is likely the future of our British summers ☀️🌡️ One way to make your street cooler is to add some trees. Sponsor a street tree today to make next summer easier 👉 sponsor.treesforstreets.org/start

#Planners in #Leeds doing a good job of mixing old and new buildings and patching together public spaces... But still a lot to do!

New Pod: The Grown Up Stuff! (Free) Wills & even more important Power Of Attorney. I'm joined by lawyers to talk peace of mind protection. Do listen. podcasts.APPLE.com/gb/podcast/t... open.SPOTIFY.com/show/6tsU1yc... www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...

Community groups can now bid for a share of a £1 million pot of money from developers with the return of the council’s Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund. greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/09/18/g...

Given Farage's comments on marriage yesterday, worth saying that levels of support for same-sex marriage among Reform supporters are almost double those who oppose it, and not far off the national average.

Another free link to this, in case people have going to bed reading requirements on.ft.com/3K1ZFg3

🗣️ 'Planning has been described by some, rather mischievously, as a ‘system without a purpose’. But we argue that the planning system can be transformational.' Lachlan Anderson-Frank reveals what to expect from this year's Annual Conference: The purpose of planning. www.tcpa.org.uk/announcing-t...

#OtD 11 Sep 1946 the Abbey Lodge block of flats in Regents Park, London was squatted by homeless families of WWII ex-servicemen. It was part of a wave of similar occupations in the wake of WWII stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8359...

EPC ratings are being used for access to grants, to ban landlords for letting low-rated properties, and for access to green finance. But yet another study has found they bear no relation to energy used. share.google/oqiQWuAtGTJ4...

Important question 🔻

Remember folks, to keep your house even cooler in summer, your Venetian blinds are best fitted to the exterior of your home. Just like they did in old Venice. On the inside, and it's too late, as the heat is already in the house.

Abbey Wood station alone now sees more passengers a year than Bristol Temple Meads station. Also more than Cambridge station, Sheffield station and Newcastle station. The power of the Liz line (and why it's baffling Southeastern cut trains serving it for interchange)

#OtD 8 Sep 1946 numerous empty properties, including 148 luxury flats in the Duchess of Bedford House in Kensington, were squatted by homeless ex-servicemen and their families in London in a wave of occupations across the country stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1086...

📢 We're hiring a Public Affairs Lead! An exciting opportunity has come up help us influence the political agenda about the impacts of the food system on our diets, our health and our planet. More info & apply: ➡️ bit.ly/3CoZaoy

Nuclear energy - it certainly ain't cheap www.ft.com/content/ee89...

It's disappointing that the government's plan to get people moving is focused around "Go for a jog" rather than, as the evidence suggests, building environments that encourage everyday incidental exercise: the ability to walk to amenities liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/388...

Almost 8,000 discharges took place on dry days over the six months in England, polluting rivers and seas when wild swimmers would least expect it

People can find it hard to believe that major streets could be closed to #traffic without causing huge problems... so making Oxford Street #pedestrian-only for a day just to see what happens is a great way to demonstrate that the sky won't fall in... And #free events and #fun makes it even better 🔻

📝 Today CIH has joined the @local.gov.uk & others in calling for changes to permitted development rights to: 🔹 Ensure all new homes meet safety and decency standards 🔹 Provide Section 106 contributions for more affordable homes Read the letter & analysis here ⬇️ www.local.gov.uk/about/news/n...

Lucid, convincing case for a tax on high-value property, from the UK's most eminent housing economist, John Muellbauer. Would raise revenue *and* be good for growth. ://www.ft.com/content/bb4e7566-4bc6-45c9-87e4-271cc40c66a5

Beautiful villas in #Dinard, France, built for wealthy merchants in late 19th century, a time of huge wealth inequality. Great to see so many being immaculately restored - but renovation of this quality must cost millions. Presumably only possible as a result of today's huge wealth inequality...?

📢 We're hiring! Osborn Research Assistant (New Towns & Garden Cities) This role works on a range of projects, with an emphasis on large-scale new communities inc. New Towns & Garden Cities. Salary: £26 -28k p.a. Deadline: 1 Sep 2pm. www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea... #CharityJob #ResearchJob

A minute of calm, restful biking for you. A minute of biking on an Utrecht fietsstraat (bike-street). People who bike have priority, and people who park and drive cars are guests. Een minuutje rustig en ontspannen fietsen voor jou. Een minuutje fietsen op een Utrechtse fietsstraat. Mooie wolken!

Life’s getting a bit more crap here if you are a person from an ethnic minority 🧵

‘Yet for many people, life is so hectic that a glimpse of beauty on the walk to the office or a tranquil spot for a hasty lunch break may be as important to quality of life as the creation of large specialist havens.’ - Dr Sally Cairns New: From the archive blog archive.tcpa.org.uk/posts/news/2...

Via the London Minute: "Meanwhile the Stockwell Gardens area of Lambeth will trial a new ‘healthy neighbourhood’ with new traffic restrictions and ‘public realm improvements’" love.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeth-to-t...

Oxford Street will go traffic-free on Sunday September 21 for a trial event ahead of its planned pedestrianisation by the Mayor www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

🚨 NEW PETITION 🚨 The UK–US trade deal is being forced through with NO vote, NO consultation, and NO impact assessment. Parliament must decide — not ministers behind closed doors. ✍️ Sign & share: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... #SaveBritishFarming #StopTheDeal

Out today - draft roads investment strategy from Government: www.gov.uk/government/p... "It has a greater focus than ever before on the maintenance and renewal of the network" rather than lots of new stuff (consistent with Infrastructure Strategy set out earlier)

Our plastic waste is burnt here in New Cross. Ever worried about what might be coming from the flue? www.salamandernews.org/25-08-discar...

5 years after Brexit, it’s shamefully clear that UK is being left behind on environment policy. With few exceptions, Govt has *deliberately* chosen not to keep up with standards of EU neighbours. Worse, in a number of areas they’re planning to actively go backwards @ieep.eu @europeanmovement.co.uk

🌡️ Heat is already hurting billions. Outdoor & manual workers in agriculture, construction & beyond face rising temperatures that slash productivity & threaten lives. The new WHO / @wmo-global.bsky.social report shares practical, evidence-based solutions 👉 bit.ly/3JvqKI1 #ClimateAction

Join the Link team! We're looking for a new policy officer to help drive forward economic systems change, including innovative work on ways to drive private investment in nature🪙 Find out more & apply by 9am on 15 September👇 www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/wildlif... #CharityJob #EnvironmentJob

Want to work with @greenjennyjones.bsky.social and I in the #HouseofLords? A rare opportunity! greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...

Killer. Most dangerous thing in your city is not crime or traffic. It’s the air. 7 million people die from air pollution annually - more than malaria, TB, and HIV/AIDS combined. A silent killer hiding in plain sight. Source: UN_HABITAT Cities know how to have clean air: fewer cars. But fail to act!

From clean air and water to dangerous chemicals, the UK is using Brexit to weaken crucial environmental protections. It is falling behind the EU despite Labour’s manifesto pledge not to dilute standards By Helena Horton 1/2 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

📣 Hackney renters! You have until 21 Sept to comment on the council's landlord licensing scheme. @hackneygreenparty.bsky.social & @acornunion.bsky.social responses in thread below 👇 We know landlords will be organising against this...have your say! consultation.hackney.gov.uk/housing-stra...

The GM Walking & Wheeling Fund 2025/26 is open! 🚶‍♀️🦽 Grants up to £7,000 for groups supporting less active communities. Meet the Funder: 9 and 10 Sept. Deadline: 26 Sept. Please share with relevant groups in GM! More: www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/updated... @10gm.bsky.social @salfordcvs.bsky.social

We’re looking for committed, forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of green spaces across the capital! 🌿💡 Apply by midday on 29 September & share with your network. View more details here

Let's say it again, "the economy" is entirely dependent on the environment. No economy on a dead planet, no #PublicHealth on #biodiversity-depleted islands www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

NEW: TfL Cycle Sundays are back for August. Enjoy unlimited free Santander Cycle rides across London every Sunday. Whether you’re new to cycling or a regular rider, it’s the perfect way to explore the city.

Congratulations to GM Moving in Manchester - this is brilliant 🔻. #health #activity #NHS #prevention

Embedding physical activity into health systems has many wide-ranging benefits. We're proud to have worked closely with our partners, colleagues, & localities across Greater Manchester as we begin to deliver on our commitment as a ‘prevention demonstrator’. Link: www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/new-imp...

TET 2025 Inspire Future Generations Awards are open for entries, celebrating outstanding work in children & young people engagement in the built environment sector. 16 categories Deadline: 17 October www.thorntoneducationtrust.org/ifgawards2025 #IFGAwards25 #IFGA25 Photo: Build+Up

This made me smile 🔻🔻 I learned to drive in #Stevenage: it had no traffic lights, only #roundabouts. It was months after passing my test that I came across traffic lights, with fleeting panic. As @dslade.bsky.social says, new #NewTowns should be designed to evolve. www.thetimes.com/article/3dcd...

Free webinar: Tackling health inequalities through green & blue infrastructure (23 Oct) Prof Ben Wheeler & Dr Mark Ferguson will discuss opportunities/risks for planners when integrating greenspace & the benefits of a systems approach. Plus a Dorset Council case study www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tackli...

Letter of the day (in the Times)

Wow! #GreenInfrastructure