NEWS: London Schools to Benefit from Climate Funding

As reported by The London Post, five schools in London signed up to the Let’s Go Zero campaign are set to receive a significant sustainability boost as part of the first wave of the Mayor of London’s Greener Schools Fund. The initiative aims to help schools reduce energy bills, fight climate change, and create healthier, more climate-resilient learning environments

A total of 38 schools will receive tailored support to make their buildings more energy efficient, with upgrades including improved insulation, ventilation systems, and low-carbon heating. Among them are five Let’s Go Zero schools: Elm Court School (Lambeth), Greenleaf Primary School (Waltham Forest), Torriano Primary School (Camden), Lauriston Primary School (Hackney), and Central Park Primary School (Newham).

Two of the schools – Lauriston Primary and Central Park Primary – have received direct support from Let’s Go Zero Climate Action Advisor Holly Campbell, who has been working closely with school leaders to build achievable, strategic Climate Action Plans.

Central Park Primary has already planted 10 trees in its previously concrete playground, is exploring the installation of 44 rooftop solar panels, and has collaborated with the local council to implement a Healthy School Street to reduce traffic pollution.

Lauriston Primary has signed up for heat health alerts and is working to revive its ground source heat pump, which could provide a sustainable long-term heating solution.