£215k for Major Lambeth Nature Upgrades
£215k for Major Lambeth Nature Upgrades
Green spaces across Streatham, Brixton and Norwood are set for a major uplift after five local projects secured a combined £215,000 from the Mayor of London’s Green Roots Fund. The fund aims to help nature thrive in London by giving communities a way to transform their local green and blue spaces.
The fund prioritises work that improves ecological health and supports long‑term climate resilience, whether that’s restoring rivers, expanding community gardens or creating more tree‑lined streets. By linking up habitats and enhancing local ecosystems, it will create cleaner air, cooler neighbourhoods and more vibrant public spaces for both people and wildlife.
Just as importantly, communities will be involved at every stage. Successful applicants work closely with local residents, ensuring that Londoners of all backgrounds feel ownership over their neighbourhood. From collaborating on improvements to empowering underrepresented groups to take part in decision‑making, the programme seeks to make access to nature more inclusive for all.
Lambeth will see a long‑hidden stretch of water brought back to life on Streatham Common. Other funded initiatives include new growing spaces at Jessop Primary School, a biodiversity hub at Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, sustainable drainage on the Brockwell Park Estate and green‑roof and rain‑garden projects at Roupell Park.
Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy Mete Coban said he was “delighted” to see the funds enabling more communities to connect with nature, describing the projects as part of creating “greener, more climate‑resilient neighbourhoods.”