London Front Gardens Community Action Network

Purpose of the Front Gardens Network

The London Front Gardens Network promotes de-paving and re-greening of front gardens by enabling people working in this area to exchange information and ideas, amplify the voices of individuals, and promote joint working where it can increase impact. Ultimately the aim is to re-establish important wildlife habitat; reduce river pollution and flooding caused by excessive rainwater run-off; reduce the urban heat island effect caused by paved surfaces; and make streets more pleasant to encourage walking and to promote wellbeing.

We are planning to hold three online meetings a year – i.e. every four months – with newsletters in-between. We hope to have two or three speakers present at these meetings about local front gardens projects that they are involved in or speak on wider policy issues, such as de-paving initiatives and permitted development legislation.

The meetings will also be an opportunity for people concerned about the demise of front gardens to meet and share experiences, raise issues, and discuss solutions.