London’s historic oak trees could soon get increased protection because of threats exasperated by climate change.
Jon Stokes, Director of Trees at The Tree Council, told City News that discussions with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have been ongoing for the past year to develop new recommendations that could offer greater protection to the city’s most significant oaks.
They hope these protections will be launched this month. City News asked DEFRA for an interview...

Amazon has begun trialling more environmentally-friendly parcel deliveries in Westminster, Hackney, and Islington in an effort to cut congestion, reduce emissions and improve road safety.
The partnership with the councils in these areas, which was launched in January, involves Amazon couriers walking on foot and using trolleys that can be restocked while on the move.
This scheme follows a successful pilot by Westminster City Council in Pimlico, where bikes were used instead of vans for the last...

A Newham councillor has told City News that “it’s perilous times for the council and a perilous time for residents” after council tax was increased by nearly 10%.
The authority has defended its decision, after getting special permission to exceed the 5% limit set by the government.
But it has sparked frustration among residents.
Newham’s Labour councillor, James Beckles, told City News that the local authority has to make £157 million-worth of savings.
He explained that temporary accommodation i...