Green Streets

Following on from our Pesticides campaign we have been campaigning for and introducing Green Streets.

Green Streets is a programme that takes residents' streets out of the pesticide treatment schedule allowing them to plant flowers in tree pits and where possible in verges.

It allows wild flowers to thrive in areas where they don’t cause a problem. Not only do Green Streets remove pesticides it protects and enhances biodiversity and pollinators and the streets look great.

It’s also a great way to get to know people and build communities.

In 2025 a brilliant pilot took place in Laurier Road, Addiscombe.

Here’s a suggested process for setting up a Green Street and agreeing removal from the treatment schedule.

Join the Green Streets campaign, get support and let us know how you are getting on at croydonclimateaction@gmail.com .

Andrea, who led the Laurier Road project says: “It’s important to remember that everyone is a potential ally” and “It only takes a few committed people to make a huge difference. Our Green Street this year has been literally humming with insect life”

You can listen to Andrea talk about turning Laurier Road into a Green Street on this Do London Differently* podcast by London National Park City*