On 19 January 2026, our monthly meeting was treated to a talk by Redbridge’s arboricultural and horticultural manager, Peter Marshall. The biggest room in Wanstead House was packed out and sadly we had to turn people away. You can download Peter’s slides here (trimmed to remove some images), or see the links below for moreContinue reading “Report on the Tree Talk with Peter Marshall”
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Outline for a Redbridge Nature Recovery Plan
This is a rough outline prepared by Chris Gannaway – it needs development with expertise and residents. Outline for a Redbridge Nature Recovery Strategy /Recovery Plan -The use of Green roofs and walls in the urban landscape for connectivity consider the full concept of Green Structures for new design build . -Maintaining green and blueContinue reading “Outline for a Redbridge Nature Recovery Plan”
Redbridge nature emergency declaration: email to councillors
Redbridge council’s nature emergency declaration fails to meet national criteria. We emailed councillors to explain the rationale for the targets in our original petition.
Come to the public meeting on tree care in Redbridge, 19/1/26
Wanstead Climate Action is delighted to welcome back Peter Marshall, Redbridge’s principal ‘tree officer’, or to give him his full title, Arboricultural and Horticultural Manager. Peter has kindly agreed to give a presentation and answer questions from residents at our 19 Jan meeting, about issues such improving tree care and survival rates and reducing pesticideContinue reading “Come to the public meeting on tree care in Redbridge, 19/1/26”
Jackdaw gas field: WCA response
If sustainability means one thing, it’s an end to new oil and gas. In January 2025, the Court of Session in Edinburgh ruled that the previous government decision to approve two new projects in the North Sea, Rosebank oil field, and Jackdaw gas field, were unlawful because they had ignored the most significant environmental impacts:Continue reading “Jackdaw gas field: WCA response”
Wanstead Climate Action December ’25/January ’26 Newsletter
coming tree talk; repair cafe report; climate café; Stop Rosebank; and Happy New Year
Declare a nature emergency in Redbridge: councillor briefing
Draft briefing explaining the need for a nature emergency declaration in Redbridge.
The Joyful Environmentalist by Isabel Losada
If someone needs a subtle nudge or a wake up call and how they can start making a difference, this book is a good place to start.
Think global, act Wanstead: October 2025 WCA meeting
We’re getting used to our new, more accessible, home in Wanstead House, and meetings are now regular third Mondays. Many of our regulars couldn’t make October’s meeting, but nine of us managed to agree significant actions. Maybe every meeting, after a round of introductions and apologies for absence, we can, firstly, reassert that we’re allContinue reading “Think global, act Wanstead: October 2025 WCA meeting”
Climate Cafe Listening Circle in E11
What is a Climate Cafe Listening Circle? An informal group space with a simple structure in which people speak and listen to one another’s feelings and concerns about our changing climate. It is a tried and tested approach developed by the Climate Psychology Alliance (CPA). There are no formal speakers, action plans or debates butContinue reading “Climate Cafe Listening Circle in E11”
Wanstead Climate Action 