North Weald Airfield Museum Open Day
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Air pollution Mitigation Strategy At a recent Epping Forest District Council Cabinet (EFDC) Meeting, Cllr Nigel Bedford Cabinet Member for Planning and Sustainability highlighted key points and updates from the Advisory Group on Air pollution Mitigation Strategy. He said latest Government figures show that EFDC has strengthened its position as the second highest user of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV) in Essex. There are plans to introduce electric rapid-charging points at Oakwood Hill East carpark with a focus on taxi drivers who will need electric charging as they switch to ULEV.
EFDC is also working with Essex County Council to develop proposals for using lampposts as charging points to support those residents without driveway or garage parking to be able to charge their vehicles. Cllr Bedford said ‘Discussions are ongoing with Transport for London (TFL) to encourage them to introduce electric charging points at all underground stations, in addition to the ones at Theydon Bois.”
As a move towards normality we are again holding our annual Open Day on Sunday 5 Septemberwhere entry charges are on the basis of ‘Donation only’ and additional displays and attractions will be found outside the museum from 11am to 4pm. We expect Classic Cars and refreshments and have an expanded exterior shop facility. Lots of aviation books, magazines, framed limited edition paintings and some original Clive Kidder oil paintings to attract all sections of the public – enthusiast and passer by alike. No need to book, but we may need to restrict the flow of those entering the six museum display rooms from time to time. Details of the exhibitions on the website www.nwamuseum.co.uk The museum is open and practicing an optional mask policy [staff in mask] and single bubble visitors having the option while in the museum. If there is more than one group present we advise all should wear masks in the confined space. Generally the flow of visitors means that during normal opening times (Saturday and Sunday 12-4) most groups can go without masks if they wish. The Open Day in September may well be more challenging. Nearby are the Epping and Ongar Railway and of course the airfield. You can expect to see many aircraft flying on fine days. Any local groups that wish to bring a gazebo and or table and display outside the museum on the day (without charge) please contact the secretary.
The council is also working towards electrification of its refuse fleet. Climate Change was also on the agenda with consultation taking place later this year. Cllr Bedford said: “Every little bit of change will make a difference and we are starting to see people’s behaviour change across the district.” Among the initiatives – councillors also discussed making District Council and Corporation of London carparks free for electric vehicles. Council officials are also encouraging local businesses to make plans for the change to electric vehicles as soon as possible. Cllr Bedford stressed that this is not just a district, London or UK issue – it is a worldwide issue. Page 16
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