Notting Dale Future Neighbourhood 2030

Notting Dale is one of only two neighbourhoods in London selected as part of the Mayor of London’s Future Neighbourhoods (FN) 2030 programme to deliver environmental projects and initiatives, and co-design a community-led environmental strategy.

The Council and the Mayor of London are working with residents to transform Notting Dale into an exemplar model of eco-neighbourhood that is greener, fairer and more climate resilient for all, by 2030.

Working with residents, local community organisations, residents’ associations, and a wide range of partners, we’re collaborating to deliver 50+ environmental initiatives as part of Phase 1 and Phase 2 and phase 3 of the programme.  These will bring benefits to the community in Notting Dale through: improved air quality, more energy efficient homes, lower carbon emissions, improved access to nature, address barriers to active travel and create more green spaces and new green jobs for residents. They will also have co-benefits such as tackling social and health inequalities and cost of living crisis.

• September 2024
• The Voyage to Repower - a free, part-time education-to-work programme for 18–24-year-olds- is now launched in North Kensington. Starting 2nd October in Ladbroke Grove, participants will gain skills in sustainability, coding, finance, and more—with weekly travel support and vouchers provided. No academic requirements! To apply, email  julia.dunlop@repowering.org.uk  or phone 07736 772005. Please help us spread the word—share with anyone who might be interested!
• Portobello Radio have started publishing the “Our Future Hood” Podcast discussing various environmental topics, activities, projects, and challenges facing Notting Dale. Tune in to Portobello Radio on Thursday 7 p.m. or Sunday 9 a.m. to listen, or listen to the on-demand recording on  Our Future Hood (  castos.com  ) 
• Gardening and Nature Wellbeing Groups: The Nature Wellbeing Programme has been launched at Avondale Park, including eight sessions designed to explore nature. Contact  Wellbeing@clementjames.org  or call 02072218810 for details.
• Gardening sessions at Clement James Centre are ongoing every other Tuesday from 11:30 to 12:30. Contact  Wellbeing@clementjames.org  or call 02072218810 For details.
• The first Sustainable Community Market is scheduled for 31st October, with agreements with several traders. Communications campaigns are being developed to attract visitors and traders. Partners and traders interested in participating please contact:  alex.rochford@rbkc.gov.uk 
• Garden Club: Launched in July through an outdoor summer BBQ event, with activities scheduled until May 2025. Activities include pumpkin carving, nature walks, wreath making and others. For more information please contact  matthew.kurtz@rbkc.gov.uk .
• Energy Gardens are organising several sessions in the green space in Ladbroke Grove, including a bulb planting event. For information, contact  callum@energygarden.org.uk  
• The exciting refillable household goods store will be launched by December. Contact  felicity.maries@rbkc.gov.uk  for more information.
• Multiple partners have joined as regular participants in the monthly repair cafes, now branded as 'Fix-It Fest'. These events are held every third Saturday of the month, providing a consistent opportunity for the community to engage in upcycling and repairs while reducing waste.
• A new e-waste collection point has been added to make it easier for you to recycle electronic waste responsibly.
• The Social Cycling Programme was on hold due to scaffolding in the storage area but will restart soon. Check  Bikework’s  website for more information on dates and times.
• The Future Neighbourhood’s horticultural training bursary concluded its selection process, awarding three participants who started their course on 10th September.
• Energy Efficiency for Community Centres: Research and engagement with community centres have been conducted to understand their priorities and needs. A grant funding application is being developed, and will soon be shared with community centres to support them in applying. If you are interested in learning more, please contact:  Anca.Giurgiu@RBKC.gov.uk 
• Henry Dickens Playground Revitalisation: The Futurehood project has involved children in an initial consultation session to hear from them their priorities in a playground space, with public consultation anticipated in mid-October.
• The Community Cook Book project received over 24 recipes from residents and local organizations. Recipe testing will occur between August and October, with a launch planned for November through a community supper event on 21 November at Nourish Hub. Contact  helen.fielding@Nourishhub.org.uk  for more details.
• Rugby Portobello Trust has delivered a successful residential trip to Nethercott Farm in Devon which provided further enrichment for 12 young people, offering immersive experiences in animal care and farming.
• The Maxilla garden installation has progressed well, with completion scheduled for early October and the garden will be launched on the 11 ^th  of October.
• As part of improving the active travel infrastructure in Notting Dale, two public consultations have been launched. One for the  Grenfell Nursery road safety scheme  and another for a  zebra crossing outside Avondale Primary School . Residents are encouraged to share their views on these schemes in the links shared above.
• To date, 16 Nest thermostats have been installed at Bramley House, with 29 more scheduled for installation. Residents in Bramley House who wish to install the Nest Thermostats should get in touch with:  flynn.lytle@rbkc.gov.uk  .

For further information about the programme, please contact:

Email: nottingdale2030@rbkc.gov.uk