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Registering as a Cool Space
This is a call to action asking you to register as a Cool Space. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is currently working to ensure that everyone across the borough has a Cool Space to cool down and stay safe in the event of extreme heat in the upcoming summer. If you think that you could provide a Cool Space for people to shelter we would really appreciate if you are able to register your venue through the GLA Cool spaces form.
Cool Spaces are indoor spaces for Londoners to shelter from the sun, cool down, rest and take respite on hot days. They may help reduce health risks from hot weather. However, they are not designed to support vulnerable individuals on hot days, or as a medical care substitute if someone is unwell from overheating.
All Cool Spaces appear on the GLA Cool spaces map, which is live 1 June to 30 September. This aligns with heat-health alerting season, as per the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)'s Adverse Weather and Health Plan. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames currently has very few Cool Spaces, we are committed to changing this.
Registering as a Cool Space is a quick process but could have significant benefits for your community. If you need any further support, please email rose.joyce@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.