Thank you for signing the petition to protect Kensal Green Cemetery. In just three days, more than 2,200 people have added their names. That matters.
Our hope is simple: that the Mayor of London steps in to overturn RBKC’s decision.
But we face powerful interests — so we must be ready to present our strongest possible case.
Contamination is one of the most serious concerns. When the former gasworks site is excavated, toxic gas and dust will be released. These pollutants do not remain contained to the site — they can spread through air and water, affecting residents and the fragile ecology of Kensal Green Cemetery. The concerns go even further: insufficient affordable housing, inadequate emergency access, lack of social infrastructure, and widespread gridlock.
To be able to act quickly and effectively, we have launched a Crowd Justice campaign to raise £20,000 to secure expert legal counsel and ensure we properly present our case to the Mayor of London.
👉 Please help with a small donation to legal funds.
There are thousands of pages of planning and environmental documents to review, and extensive legal arguments to prepare. Preparing properly takes expertise. And expertise costs money.
If the Mayor does not take positive action, we may need to pursue a full Judicial Review. That would require further funding. But right now, our focus is ensuring we are ready — and that our community is not priced out of defending itself.
We are not asking for large donations. If we all give just £5 or £10, we will be in a strong position to stand up for our neighbourhood and our heritage.
Every little truly helps! If you can, please make a small contribution — and please share the link with someone else who cares.
Thank you again for being part of this powerful campaign. Together, we can protect our community, our environment, and our much-loved Kensal Green Cemetery.
With gratitude,
Keep Kensal Green
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