Brixton `could become flagship low carbon area`

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London mayor Boris Johnson`s recent announcement that ten London boroughs have been awarded funding to become low carbon areas has been enthusiastically welcomed by one of the recipients. One of the areas to be nominated, Brixton, has several projects in the pipeline, according to Sally Prentice, cabinet member for environment for Lambeth council.

Among priorities are cutting fuel consumption and creating programmes that businesses and households will get involved in. Cllr Prentice added: `We all have to raise our game and act now if we are to avert climate change`.Mr Johnson announced on September 3rd that the ten boroughs would be awarded #163;200,000 to `pioneer energy-busting measures`.Saying he wants London to be a green city, the mayor expressed hope that these projects could set an example to the others.Among the other boroughs chosen were Barking Town Centre, Peckham and Queen`s Park.

Posted on September 8, 2009 · in UK

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