which will provide 16 much needed new flats in the areas, and that there are over 1000 families living in temporary accommodation. So this would be a rare opportunity for the council to build social housing, but this proposal by the Labour councillors was rejected by the Conservative councillors.

It is a great shame that instead of being a new building to celebrate by local people in and around Northcote, the plans for the new library are being seen so negatively. The council can fix this with proper support for community groups, support for relocation for Alphabet nursery, a rethink on the new community space and inclusion of social housing in the scheme.

Last week I received an email from Wandsworth Council, out of the blue, announcing that Chestnut Avenueyet another massive mast, meet regularly with users of the common, attending the Annual Public Meeting of Tooting Common Management Committee (MAC). Fleur is an active member of the MAC, attended the recent opening of the Lido at the southern end for the South West London Swimming Club and new club building at the deep end of the pool, and is campaigning for a wooden fitness trail on the common.

Support for London to be the first National Park City

We recently had visit from Dan Raven-Ellison of the National Park City campaign as part of his big 500 mile walk. The plans for being the National Park City are exciting and would result in a change in the way we value, celebrate and benefit from all our green spaces