Here we present a round-up of Car Free Day (22 September 2019) promotional tweets from London local authorities, as posted chronologically between mid-morning on Wednesday 18 September and mid-day on Tuesday 24 September 2019. It may not be a definitive list (although it is hoped that few, if any, tweets have been missed).
Any retweets that boroughs may have made in regard to Car Free Day are not included, unless these were retweeted as a quote. Meanwhile, tweets from Greenwich, in relation to the borough’s own Car Free Day held on Saturday 21 September 2019, the day prior to World Car Free Day, are included though (well done Greenwich)!
This round-up is not intended as a critique of individual London boroughs. It is simply a time-stamp of how boroughs used one channel of social media, Twitter, to promote “London’s biggest ever Car Free Day” (the description used by the Mayor of London on 22 September 2019).
Today was Londonโs biggest ever #CarFreeDay! London stood with cities all over the world in reimagining our amazing city without cars and embraced walking, cycling and even dancing ๐คธโโ๏ธ๐ด๐#LetLondonBreathe pic.twitter.com/cqDyp9q9xn
โ London Gov (@LDN_gov) September 22, 2019
Essentially, all this round-up of tweets does is to highlight a certain degree of engagement from various London boroughs towards Car Free Day through their Twitter accounts. This is just a snap-shot in time, nothing more.
Before we take a look at the tweets, it is worth remembering that the purpose of a Car Free Day is not about an outright ban of the use of cars, as clearly thought by some respondents to the consultation on Sutton’s Air Quality Action Plan 2019-2023 (with quotes replicated below), but rather toย provide an opportunity for us to reimagine our streets. If the opportunity is taken, this should help take the conversation forward.
Extracts from ‘Air Quality Action Plan 2019-2023:ย Appendix B Reasons for Not Pursuing Action Plan Measures’:
โCar Free Days. Not always practical if an emergency occurs.โ
โWe have areas in the borough where you cannot drive car down. By having car free day will result in increase in traffic elsewhere causing added unnecessary air pollution.โ
โPublic transport is unreliable and expensive-as a person who has to move employment site within 20 mins, I would not be able to do this on PT.โ
โWhat a ridiculous suggestion. I have a disabled child who needs to get to appointments and I rely on having access to a vehicle to make it possible for us to get there. This could be any day of the week.โ
Car free days are not about the closure of streets per se, either, but rather about the opening of streets to people and the closure of streets to through traffic.
Car free days are about trying something different, and trying something different includes Play Streets and School Streets (and, yes, possibly dancing as well) on a trail basis. And the context of trying something different, as far as Sutton is concerned (although the stat does not vary much across London), is that over half of all car journeys in Sutton are for distances of less than 5 km (3 miles) [Cycling Strategy, LB of Sutton, November 2015]. If the Mayor of London’s target for 80 per cent of trips across London to be made by active, efficient and sustainable modes by 2041 has any chance of being met, then it is time to break the driving habit for some of our local journeys. (In Sutton, the target is for 63 per cent of all trips by 2041 to be made by walking, cycling and public transport (currently 45 or 46 per cent), see Sutton’s third Local Implementation Plan receives approval).
Car free days are not about preventing people from driving either, but they are are about raising awareness of a number of issues. Issues such as public health concerns around air pollution and inactivity. Raising awareness can, as mentioned by Harrow Council in a tweet on 20 September (#16 in our list), simply involve providing a reminder to switch off your car engine whilst parked-up (see the ‘Be an idol, don’t idol’ campaign from MumsForLungs).
Todayโs #CarFreeDay is about demonstrating our commitment to cleaning up our toxic air and experiencing a greener way of living. Itโs also a day for families to simply have fun and play outside. Todayโs events are listed here: #LetLondonBreathe https://t.co/6p0wwkvkYG
โ Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) September 22, 2019
I spoke to BBC Sunday Politics London about how we’re improving life for Londoners, like organising our biggest ever #CarFreeDay to help tackle the public health crisis of air pollution. My @BBCPolitics interview here: https://t.co/elUfnxhKPl
โ Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) September 22, 2019
[Sunday Politics London, 22 September 2019: Presenter Elizabeth Glinka, guests Susan Hall AM, Deputy Leader, London Assembly, Conservatives; Wes Streeting MP, Labour, Ilford North. Reporter Richard Tudor interviewing Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London]
It’s #CarFreeDay and the NHS in London is pleased to be supporting @SadiqKhan‘s campaign to reduce car use across the capital ๐ @MayorofLondon https://t.co/cjIAA7De50 pic.twitter.com/imbMsDiP3Z
โ NHS London (@NHSEnglandLDN) September 22, 2019
So, having set the scene, let’s take a look at the Car Free Day tweets for Sunday 22 September 2019, as posted by local authorities across London, between mid-morning on Tuesday 19 September and mid-day on Tuesday 24 September.
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Find out what steps the council is taking to reduce air pollution from vehicles in the borough https://t.co/zUI9HUGupL #CarFreeDay @RBKingston @carfreedayLDN pic.twitter.com/CVEfNpj3h2
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 19, 2019
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What’s On: Earlsfield Car Free day event September 22, noon-4pm. Stalls, events and street play in Trewint Street. pic.twitter.com/9QGkertlFL
โ Wandsworth Council (@wandbc) September 19, 2019
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Just 3 days until World Car Free Day! Put the brakes on car travel on Sunday! We’re closing a road to make way for a street party. https://t.co/oFUNPTMiug โฆ โฆ #worldcarfreeday #AskAboutAsthmapic pic.twitter.com/zer8EgQ6H7
โ Harrow Council (@harrow_council) September 19, 2019
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Don’t forget that #CarFreeDay is this Sunday 22 September!
Golborne Road, Exhibition Road and Pavilion Road will all be completely free of cars, and completely full of fun activities for all ages across the day.
Find out what’s happening near you here ๐https://t.co/I7PQ9kpzqU pic.twitter.com/tmLqvJMwbX
โ Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (@RBKC) September 19, 2019
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Turn your engines off! Head to car-free North End Road Autumn Festival https://t.co/8gdw66KJa6
โ H&F Council (@LBHF) September 19, 2019
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Weโre counting down the days @eleanorlondon ๐ฅณ๐
We love a snazzy high vis moment! Donโt forget to tweet us with a photo.#CarFreeMerton #MertonPlayStreets #CarFreeDay#WorldCarFreeDay https://t.co/Iy7owCexbF
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 19, 2019
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Lambeth residents celebrate Car Free Day on 22 September with 25 Play streets all over the borough. https://t.co/xqtQnA16l2 pic.twitter.com/ahVqcLzoZU
โ Lambeth Council (@lambeth_council) September 19, 2019
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We’re supporting this Sunday’s #CarFreeDay with road closures and #playstreet events happening across the #Lewisham borough from 20 to 26 September. Find out more at https://t.co/ugLBEngZyL pic.twitter.com/1czkjqXoZk
โ Lewisham Council (@LewishamCouncil) September 19, 2019
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Plans for the weekend? Everyone’s invited to celebrate London’s biggest ever #CarFreeDay in Central London and across many boroughs. So give your car a rest and get out and enjoy yourself! ๐ค #LetLondonBreathe #PlayStreets @MayorofLondon https://t.co/fC6vqvF88a
โ Hounslow Council (@LBofHounslow) September 19, 2019
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WORLD CAR FREE DAY: H&F Council celebrates with pedestrian-friendly events this weekend https://t.co/C5qxUOKPB2
โ H&F Council (@LBHF) September 19, 2019
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Sunday 22 September 2019 is #CarFreeDay and weโre celebrating across the borough with street parties, tree trails, guided walks and bike rides, play streets and more to help improve air quality and tackle climate change. Visit https://t.co/FBBzVkJ5gJ pic.twitter.com/uC5iEPeQgi
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 19, 2019
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“Our parents are happy with the School Street – saying ‘it’s like it was when we came to school”
Deputy Head @HaimoSchool about #SchoolStreets#CarFreeDay #CarFreeGreenwich #cleanair #safety https://t.co/io1LobSKpH pic.twitter.com/AwFz2gWe7fโ Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) September 20, 2019
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Glorious morning for #CarFreeGreenwich#CarFreeDay #reimaginelondon #STARScarfreeday @Invicta_primary @tfl #cleanair #safety pic.twitter.com/1tgzYHxw7F
โ Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) September 20, 2019
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#carfreegreenwich is go โ @DanLThorpe visits @Invicta_primary for #CarFreeDay 2019. 9 schools in the borough are closing their roads at beginning and end of school day ๐๐ด๐๐ฒโฝ๏ธโ๐ #STARScarfreeday@tfl #cleanair #safety pic.twitter.com/SEED0RcKkq
โ Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) September 20, 2019
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Road ahead โ๏ธ #Carfreegreenwich @carfreedayLDN #CarFreeDay #starscarfreeday @TfL #reimaginelondon ๐โ๐๐@invicta_primary pic.twitter.com/VaDjIVoWQ3
โ Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) September 20, 2019
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Don’t forget to switch off your car engines and help us reclaim the streets on Sunday! It’s World Car Free Day and we’re closing a road in Harrow – come join our street party! https://t.co/oFUNPTuH5G โฆ โฆ โฆ #WorldCarFreeDay #Askaboutasthma pic.twitter.com/BDJMmAzYhG
โ Harrow Council (@harrow_council) September 20, 2019
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On 22 September, people around the UK will join together to take action on air pollution. find out more โก๏ธ https://t.co/WP5HxPc7Xv pic.twitter.com/kaXxMMDi2T
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 20, 2019
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We’re celebrating this Sunday’s #CarFreeDay by supporting Play Streets across the borough, giving neighbourhoods the chance to play outside, get together and have fun! Find out more at https://t.co/xKKmNrqjEH pic.twitter.com/4gvkOtvIod
โ Redbridge Council (@RedbridgeLive) September 20, 2019
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Celebrate Car Free Day in St John Str between 11am-4pm on Sunday. Theyโll be mini tennis, kids cycle training, art workshops, face painting, pottery, the Little Angel Theatre not to mention the play area where kids can run & scoot free! Find out more: https://t.co/kRQyoCiI4D pic.twitter.com/T9Sj1Tv4yj
โ Islington Council (@IslingtonBC) September 20, 2019
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Our newsletter will hit inboxes this afternoon! Subscribe to find out about local buildings taking part in Open House London, a new home solar panel scheme, where to celebrate Car Free Day this Sunday and more! https://t.co/NudsIqhHiF
โ Hackney Council (@hackneycouncil) September 20, 2019
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๐ Taking the bus in Stoke Newington this Sunday?
๐โโ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐คพโโ๏ธ Stoke Newington Church Street will be closed to traffic on Sunday 22 September for #CarFreeDay. Please use alternative routes & check your travel with @TfLTrafficNews
More info: https://t.co/soIbvGnQqs
โ Hackney Council (@hackneycouncil) September 20, 2019
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Not long to go until #CarFreeDay ๐๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ด. We’re celebrating by closing roads and holding play streets across the borough. Find out more ๐https://t.co/AfA3Ulz8Wr pic.twitter.com/7eDk4gGSRY
โ Camden Council (@CamdenCouncil) September 20, 2019
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๐ญ Dreaming of the weekend yet? ๐ญ
โ๐Give the car a day off this Sunday! ๐โ
โ๏ธ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐Walk, cycle or tube it to @MordenStation to enjoy Merton’s Play Street.๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ โ๏ธ
The kids will love the bouncy castle, smoothie bike, music and more!
๐https://t.co/FwYL70pzq2 pic.twitter.com/MHPXLhZrT2
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 20, 2019
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WORLD CAR FREE DAY: H&F Council celebrates with pedestrian-friendly events this weekend https://t.co/C5qxUOKPB2
โ H&F Council (@LBHF) September 20, 2019
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Turn your engines off! Head to car-free North End Road Autumn Festival https://t.co/8gdw66KJa6
โ H&F Council (@LBHF) September 20, 2019
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Thank you for taking part @DePrimary ๐๐๐ https://t.co/IqBNSrKCKH
โ Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) September 20, 2019
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Thank you to all our schools who took part in #CarFreeGreenwich today. Youโre all ๐ to us + to the parents + patient neighbours ๐๐๐ Bannockburn, @DePrimary, @invicta_primary, Our Lady of Grace CP, Thorntree, @EglintonSE18, @NotreDameCPSch, @AlexMcLeodPS #letlondonbreathe ๐ pic.twitter.com/bqVECE6fiJ
โ Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) September 20, 2019
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๐โโ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐คพโโ๏ธ Join us tomorrow for #CarFreeDay! Stoke Newington Church St will go car free, with store pop-ups, yoga, games and street entertainment
๐ธ Weโre also hosting Hackney’s largest ever #PlayStreets event with @hackneyplay
โน๏ธ https://t.co/CrG4vjOSAt pic.twitter.com/ktidbQxz6e
โ Hackney Council (@hackneycouncil) September 21, 2019
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1๏ธโฃ More day to go until #WorldCarFreeDay ๐โ๐โ๐
Why not get the bikes out and cycle to Merton’s first Play Street event outside @MordenStation
There’s lots to do! Bouncy castle, pedal powered smoothie bike, Dr Bike, music & more…
๐ฐ๐ฅค๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฐ
๐https://t.co/N0c8K6xdbZ pic.twitter.com/phCnv1bSwu
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 21, 2019
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Lambeth residents celebrate Car Free Day on 22 September with 25 Play streets all over the borough. https://t.co/j4bPVziZ0t pic.twitter.com/Z13NSqfivi
โ Lambeth Council (@lambeth_council) September 21, 2019
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If you can, give your car a day off tomorrow. #CarFreeDayhttps://t.co/FBBzVkJ5gJ pic.twitter.com/sLL6wWNOW8
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 21, 2019
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[FREE EVENT] Join @MumsForLungs at their Clean Air Street Party in #EastSheen for #CarFreeDay TOMORROW! Enjoy live music, delicious food and fun games for the kids! https://t.co/fnchGJHeCg pic.twitter.com/UJdtVwCCkI
โ Richmond Council (@LBRUT) September 21, 2019
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Tomorrow is #CarFreeDay! If you’re looking for things to do, visit https://t.co/FBBzVkJ5gJ#CarFreeDay @RBKingston @carfreedayLDN pic.twitter.com/8UkMqc0eSs
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 21, 2019
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๐TOMORROW๐
โจ๐โจThe front of @MordenStation will be transformed into a Play Street with bouncy castle, smoothie bike, Dr bike team, music & more.
๐ ๐Give the car a day off, bring the family & join the fun…๐
โน๏ธ https://t.co/8gSWlGmwXv pic.twitter.com/un95JygpY2
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 21, 2019
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In support of #CarFreeDay the Guildhall carpark will be closed tomorrow (22 September). Instead there will be avariety of stands and activities taking place. https://t.co/L55rb2iAwo pic.twitter.com/jXEmjdo8ha
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 21, 2019
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Leave your car keys at home, grab your ๐ฒ or ๐ด and reclaim the road tomorrow Sun 22 Sept as we join #WorldCarFreeDay.
Greenhill Way (between Byron Court and Havelock Place) will be closed for a street party between 11am and 4pm.
Find out more: https://t.co/oFUNPTMiug https://t.co/VjAt5sICgC
โ Harrow Council (@harrow_council) September 21, 2019
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Today is #CarFreeDay! If you’re looking for things to do, visit https://t.co/FBBzVkJ5gJ and tag us in your photos. #CarFreeDay @RBKingston@carfreedayLDN pic.twitter.com/xfYvEmuZud
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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In support of #CarFreeDay the Guildhall carpark will be closed today. Instead there will be a variety of stands and activities taking place. https://t.co/L55rb2iAwo pic.twitter.com/HcsLV0XA3z
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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๐โโ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐คพโโ๏ธ Itโs #CarFreeDay today! Hereโs a map to show you whatโs going on in Stoke Newington Church Street, which will be closed to motor traffic #Reimagine
๐ธ Donโt forget, weโre also hosting our largest ever #PlayStreets event with @hackneyplay. pic.twitter.com/0vQFCDfhpt
โ Hackney Council (@hackneycouncil) September 22, 2019
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It’s ๐ฒWorld Car Free Day๐ฒ and we’ve organised a record number of PlayStreets this year.
Find out more ๐ https://t.co/atwRrAtGrU
Come and Celebrate with us ๐https://t.co/bAxOjo4FrK pic.twitter.com/rnRoq91i87โ EalingCouncil (@EalingCouncil) September 22, 2019
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Happy #CarFreeDay ๐ฅณ๐๐๐! If you’re out in Camden today enjoying one of the events in Camen, tag us in your photos so we can see all the fun you’re having!
For more info on play streets, and how to set them up ๐https://t.co/PBxRwZjafc pic.twitter.com/7SspKC7fC9โ Camden Council (@CamdenCouncil) September 22, 2019
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We are committed to improving the air quality for the health of our residents and visitors. We are taking part in the London #CarFreeDay to increase walking and cycling in the area. come along to Dean Gardens today and DON’T miss out: https://t.co/zG3cG2rdfB
โ EalingCouncil (@EalingCouncil) September 22, 2019
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๐Happy #CarFreeDay !๐
Join 1,000s of people worldwide and reclaim the streets.
From 11.30am @MordenStation will be transformed into a Play Street for everyone to enjoy.
So walk, cycle or tube it down to #Morden to join in & breathe cleaner air!
๐https://t.co/2Mo9skYxO7 pic.twitter.com/hJe9fQF4Mi
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 22, 2019
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Lambeth residents celebrate Car Free Day on 22 September with 25 Play streets all over the borough. https://t.co/lQClWZv4lt pic.twitter.com/tnvQwcjRg8
โ Lambeth Council (@lambeth_council) September 22, 2019
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It’s #CarFreeDay We hope you’ll give the car a rest today and get out to explore our wonderful borough on foot, bike or public transport @MayorofLondon #LetLondonBreathe pic.twitter.com/938lgG63dX
โ Hounslow Council (@LBofHounslow) September 22, 2019
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Having a wander through town this #CarFreeDay today? Why not stop off at the Ancient Market Place to top up your water bottle at the drinking fountain. #CarFreeDay #CarFreeKingston @RBKingston@carfreedayLDN pic.twitter.com/UQGjj1PntS
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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#CarFreeDay โ An opportunity for everyone to consider more sustainable ways of getting around. #LetLondonBreathe – Sign up here to #BacktheBakerloo : https://t.co/J0hVJtXIS1 pic.twitter.com/a67yeZGtqF
โ Lewisham Council (@LewishamCouncil) September 22, 2019
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Today is #CarFreeDay and we’re encouraging you to use public transport, cycle or walk where you can to try and cut down on toxic emissions and improve air quality. Find out more at https://t.co/oXLrzt3AIS pic.twitter.com/I9Ect5xJqv
โ Redbridge Council (@RedbridgeLive) September 22, 2019
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๐โโ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐คพโโ๏ธ Join us for #CarFreeDay in Stoke Newington Church Street today, where thereโll be free yoga, dance sessions and a woodwork workshop, not to mention lots of store pop-ups from local businesses!
More info: https://t.co/soIbvGnQqs pic.twitter.com/2kxEOK4JXK
โ Hackney Council (@hackneycouncil) September 22, 2019
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Stoke Newington Church Street is starting to fill up with people for #CarFreeDay – come and join us for free yoga classes, woodwork workshops, circus entertainment and lots of store pop-ups! pic.twitter.com/uJS7pDgEME
โ Hackney Council (@hackneycouncil) September 22, 2019
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Closing your street this #CarFreeDay? Tag us in your pictures and let us know what you’re up to! #CarFreeDay #CarFreeKingston @RBKingston @carfreedayLDN pic.twitter.com/CYvaiP3BRb
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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It’s #carfreeday – come and join @HilaryGander and Cllr Diane White at the Guildhall and try out some different styles of bike. Don’t forget to tag us in your photos! pic.twitter.com/i068fHF51r
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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Rain stopped play for a bit but now brightening up
Lots of fun outside @MordenStation for #CarFreeDay today!
๐https://t.co/hhvko28yhy#CarFreeDay #CarFreeMerton #MertonPlayStreets
Cllr Tobin Byers, @eleanorlondon , @KMBraund , @cllr_alambritis , @MartinWhelton pic.twitter.com/ThaSrDnxiY
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 22, 2019
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In support of #CarFreeDay the Kingfisher Leisure Centre and Malden Centre will both be offering a free swim for residents today. Please take proof of address with you and travel by sustainable transport if possible. @carfreedayLDN @thekingfisherlc @PlacesLeisure pic.twitter.com/ZP0LqzHGid
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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#CarFreeDay in Kingston – thanks to all the volunteers! https://t.co/hdGErRMp9V
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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Unfortunately due to the weather and very low numbers signed up, we’ve had to cancel our second led walk at 2.30pm. Our led bike ride is still taking place, starting in the marketplace at 2pm. Thanks to all those who joined us this morning. #carfreeday https://t.co/L55rb2iAwo pic.twitter.com/qSl3fC3QLN
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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๐ฅคโก๐ฒ Check out Cllr @MartinWhelton on the pedal powered smoothie bike! ๐ฅคโก๐ฒ
Thereโs still time to come down to @MordenStation
๐https://t.co/hhvko28yhy#CarFreeDay #CarFreeMerton #MertonPlayStreets
Cllr Tobin Byers, @eleanorlondon , @KMBraund , @cllr_alambritis pic.twitter.com/zOQGZKizy9
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 22, 2019
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Happy #CarFreeDay! โ๐
Head down to Golborne Road, Exhibition Road or Pavilion Road today for some amazing streetwide activities!
๐ฝ๏ธ Solar powered movie screening
๐ฒ Smoothie bike
๐ Gardening activities
๐จ London Design FestivalAnd so much more!https://t.co/GBR8EfbBo1 pic.twitter.com/5lPZab3bu8
โ Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (@RBKC) September 22, 2019
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Wow!!! https://t.co/qDQnByVKGK
โ Richmond Council (@LBRUT) September 22, 2019
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๐โโ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐คพโโ๏ธ Joining us at #CarFreeDay today are @mayorofhackney and @JonBurkeUK, whoโve been enjoying the courtyard market and science experiments, and checking out the activities running all along Church Street pic.twitter.com/aDHFkPor95
โ Hackney Council (@hackneycouncil) September 22, 2019
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We hope you’re enjoying #CarFreeDay Across the borough we have 14 streets that are closed to traffic today as part of our #PlayStreets programme. Please share pictures of your events! #LetLondonBreathe pic.twitter.com/Fz7R4uuYkY
โ Hounslow Council (@LBofHounslow) September 22, 2019
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Fun being had at a street party in #NewMalden as part of #Kingston‘s #CarFreeDay – don’t forget to tag us in your photos! pic.twitter.com/w0XGdvVtpu
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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Great to see the residents of Leighton Road taking part in todayโs #CarFreeDay ๐ด๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ https://t.co/mf0ip2DqaT
โ Camden Council (@CamdenCouncil) September 22, 2019
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Thanks to everyone who took part in #CarFreeDay activities today across #Kingston! pic.twitter.com/DYksQQ7ZoR
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at our #CarFreeDay event today!
Hope itโs inspired you to think of more eco friendly means of travel so to reduce air pollution! pic.twitter.com/4H5y7k8Oaq
โ Harrow Council (@harrow_council) September 22, 2019
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Did your road become a #PlayStreet this #CarFreeDay? There are 17 days left to apply for a #PlayStreet on an ongoing basis for a year (weekly, fortnightly, monthly). pic.twitter.com/bsrtOgSOUy
โ Kingston Council (@RBKingston) September 22, 2019
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Rain didn’t stop play. Congratulations @OlvenRoad on your #CarFreeDay #PlayStreet #CarFreeGreenwich ๐๐๐ https://t.co/qgwtAldnYS
โ Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) September 23, 2019
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We hope everyone enjoyed #CarFreeDay yesterday, especially the communities across Southwark who closed more than 10 streets to walk, cycle and play. Find out more about Play Streets https://t.co/q57Ax27PXL
โ Southwark Council (@lb_southwark) September 23, 2019
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A little bit of rain โ๏ธ didn’t stop people all over Lambeth celebrating clean air ๐ and safe streets ๐ฒ for #CarFreeDay yesterday! Even better, many of the 25 streets will now close regularly for play streets, all year round ๐ธ#LetLondonBreathe pic.twitter.com/1ML1pAwGZO
โ Lambeth Council (@lambeth_council) September 23, 2019
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What a great turnout, this looks like a lot of fun๐๐ด๐
Thank you for joining in #CarFreeMerton#CarFreeDay #MertonPlayStreets https://t.co/EJGEFT9lJM
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 23, 2019
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We๐this! Especially the brilliant group shot.
Thank you so much for taking part in #CarFreeMerton#CarFreeDay #MertonPlayStreets https://t.co/DrZMHHKn6Q
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 23, 2019
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This makes us so happy to see! What a fantastic cake…๐๐#CarFreeDay #CarFreeMerton #MertonPlayStreets https://t.co/xiD6kJbdJJ
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 23, 2019
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We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part in #CarFreeDay yesterday.
Thank you for giving the car the day off and helping us on our journey to breathe cleaner air.
Here are some of the fab photos of you all!#CarFreeMerton #MertonPlayStreets pic.twitter.com/wIlgXJ5OR9
โ Merton Council (@Merton_Council) September 23, 2019
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Yesterday was great fun at our #CarFreeDay celebration in St John Street. It underlined our commitment to making walking and cycling safer and easier and thanks to everybody who came along. pic.twitter.com/uJKXYzc5PU
โ Islington Council (@IslingtonBC) September 23, 2019
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Congratulations to all those residents who took the time to organise street parties and/or play streets across the #BrighterBorough to celebrate yesterday’s #WorldCarFreeDay2019. Your efforts resulted in Wandsworth hosting London’s second highest number of events! ๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/mCeCgD4K76
โ Wandsworth Council (@wandbc) September 23, 2019
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Thank you to all our residents who organised their own #PlayStreets for #CarFreeGreenwich #CarFreeDay
Dinsdale Road, Charles Grinling Walk, Gurdon Road
Olven Road, Spindle Close and Woolf Close ๐๐๐@our_heritage_uk @OlvenRoad https://t.co/iXFJS8N9qM pic.twitter.com/mkSsaDquugโ Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) September 23, 2019
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The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of residents on Leighton Road at yesterday’s #CarFreeDay celebrations โ๏ธ! Great to see the community coming together for lots of car free fun ๐๐ฅณ๐ด pic.twitter.com/T67JJPJyyI
โ Camden Council (@CamdenCouncil) September 23, 2019
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๐ @OlvenRoad thank you for your fantastic efforts. ๐
Any residents in borough who would like to apply for a #PlayStreet on their road can apply here:
๐ https://t.co/UzRK0kpMgT https://t.co/OeOR6RGBm3
โ Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) September 24, 2019
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๐ @our_heritage_uk thank you for your fantastic efforts ๐
Any residents inspired by Woolf Close and the other #PlayStreets in aid of #CarFreeDay can apply here:
๐ https://t.co/r41Oy7ugiA https://t.co/5HkCIBRySk
โ Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) September 24, 2019
Leaving the last word to the Mayor of London:
Yesterday was Londonโs biggest-ever Car Free Day – reimagining this incredible city with fewer cars. Weโre committed to cleaning up Londonโs toxic air and getting more Londoners out walking, cycling & using public transport. Hereโs how #CarFreeDay transformed the city: pic.twitter.com/0ib2u24b6Z
โ Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) September 23, 2019
But clearly, the Mayor needs the boroughs, the councillors, and us, as residents and users of the streets, to play our part too.
For our part, we hope that low-traffic neighbourhoods will soon feature extensively across suburban London. And for more about that, see our next post…. ‘Anticipating Sutton’s first Liveable Neighbourhoods funding bid‘ (25 September 2019).
v1: 24.09.2019; v1.1 29.09.2019 (added details of Sunday Politics Live (BBC One, 22 September 2019, plus link to ‘Anticipating Sutton’s first Liveable Neighbourhoods funding bid).
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