About

‘the Capital Standards’ programme in London has been very proactive in tackling the issue of local environmental quality’

Rt Hon Alun Michael MP
Minister of State for Rural Affairs and Local Environmental Quality (2004)

Capital Standards was established in 2002 as a programme to improve local environmental quality in London and is a partnership between 28 London local authorities, London Councils, ENCAMS (Environmental Campaigns), Environment Agency Government Office for London, Greater London Authority (GLA), Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) and Transport for London (TfL).

The programme includes:

The undertaking of local environmental quality surveys in 28 London local authorities;
Sharing of best practice through seminars and meetings
Training of local authority officers through an enforcement academy
Working Groups on issues including education, enforcement, graffiti and transport
London-wide campaigns on local environmental quality issues
London Schools Environment Award

It is managed through a Steering Group consisting of four London borough representatives (drawn from the member authorities), the Greater London Authority, London Councils and ENCAMS.

Our Mission Statement is:

‘To play a strategic role in the improvement of the Capital’s local environmental quality, by identifying and acting upon gaps and opportunities through the engagement of all stakeholders.’