Elaine’s Story
As the manager at Hilldrop Community Centre, Elaine recounts her experience dealing with the July 2022 heatwave. Hilldrop is a homely community centre that hosts Islington residents, many of which visit the centre on a weekly basis. However, some activities, such as the gardening club, were unable to run during the heatwave to protect the visitors. Elaine expressed her concern for the elderly community members during a heatwave and the urgent need for shaded streets and public spaces to protect them.
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“We just felt that it was unsafe…we closed for those few weeks...we couldn’t risk [it]."