#silentsunday I took this picture a few weeks back and forgot to post it here, it's a brave Poppy fighting its way through the concrete #hillingdon

The Mayor of #London has hailed the success of the #ULEZ scrappage scheme, which removed or upgraded over 53,000 older, more polluting vehicles – 35,094 cars and 17,964 vans – cutting emissions and improving air quality. Outer London saw 88% of funding, with #Croydon and #Hillingdon leading on applications. The scheme promoted sustainable travel, with more walking and bus use reported. Over 680 vehicles were donated for humanitarian aid in #Ukraine. Emissions savings include 160 tonnes NOx, 8.5 tonnes PM2.5, and 33,400 tonnes CO2 – equal to powering 1,000 homes for a year. ULEZ compliance now exceeds 97%, up from 39% in 2017. London’s air quality is improving faster than elsewhere in England, with the most deprived communities seeing the greatest benefits. The £210m scheme remains the largest of its kind in the UK.
https://www.london.gov.uk/mayor-hails-success-london-wide-ulez-scrappage-scheme-over-53000-older-more-polluting-vehicles

Alstoms Community Fund Helps 12 Projects http://dlvr.it/TKqVqb #Alstom #Derbyshire #Environment #Hillingdon

I've been a little distracted with broad-spectrum DIY, but the British Human Power Club racing season kicks off at #Hillingdon on Saturday. Registrations close at midday tomorrow.

Our events are open to anyone over the age of 12, on anything that's human-powered and meets a minimal set of safety requirements.

Full 2025 event calendar at: https://www.bhpc.org.uk/events/2025-races/

#HPV #recumbent #bicycle #tricycle #velomobile #handcycle #pedalcar