Camden Council

💙 Dragonflies and damselflies spend much of their lives underwater before becoming skilled aerial hunters.

Camden has records of 19 species, including the Common Blue Damselfly and Emperor Dragonfly.

It’s hot 🥵 and we’re all looking for ways to cool down.

It can be tempting to swim in open water (including canals), but it can be unpredictable and dangerous.

Always swim where there’s a lifeguard on duty.

If you see someone struggling in open water, call 999.

Stay safe this summer.

There have been storms in London this week and more could be on the way this weekend. Storms can lead to flash flooding and basement flooding. Get prepared 👉

How to prepare for flash flooding Flash flooding can happen anywhere. This information will help you prepare for flash floods.

Flies deserve more love! 🪰
Camden has records of 311 species, including hoverflies that pollinate flowers and help control aphids. They are some of our most important and overlooked insects.

We’ve partnered with LABS to offer up to 10 Camden-based entrepreneurs six months of free co-working space at LABS Atrium in Camden Town.

Join a community of entrepreneurs, get access to a professional workspace, meeting rooms and events.

Find out more and apply by 7 August: camden.gov.uk/free-co-working-space-for-your-businesses

With temperatures remaining very high, check in on vulnerable neighbours, family & friends to make sure they are keeping safe, staying cool ⛱️ and drinking plenty of water 🥤

If you need medical help, call NHS 111 and always call 999 in an emergency.

https://www.facebook.com/NHS/posts/pfbid0WcaHwQPswrqpDARNDnm2Z4w4Gr6mqTqbGnn6wGAYLpsXFB5Syr9pnMrSsoqNkePRl

A red warning for extreme heat is still in place.

We have cool spaces open across Camden to help support you during the heatwave.

Find your nearest Camden Cool Space, located in public libraries and buildings, on our online map.

https://opendata.camden.gov.uk/Your-Council/Community-Heat-Resources-Map/3q7v-2ixf

We’re celebrating spaces that make our neighbourhoods more pleasant places to live and work.

Showcase your garden or green space in our annual gardening competition, Camden in Bloom!

The deadline to enter is 31 August. For more information visit camden.gov.uk/camden-in-bloom

We know it’s hot 🥵 and we’re all looking for ways to cool down.

It might be tempting to swim in canals, but it’s not safe.

• Water quality is poor and could make you ill
• Swimming in or around canal locks is incredibly dangerous
• Hidden objects under water could cause you serious harm – like sharp metal and thick weeds.

Stay safe this summer – only swim where there’s a lifeguard.

If you see someone struggling in open water, always call 999.