Cool Spaces are venues open to all where Londoners can take respite on hot days. Cool Spaces have been put forward by boroughs, community groups, faith-based and other organisations following an invitation to register by the GLA. Cool Spaces are classified according to two tiers: Tier 1 Cool Spaces have all the key amenities to cope in hot weather: lower temperatures than outdoors, free seating space for rest and recovery, free drinking water and toilets. They are accessible to disabled people, open at least five days a week and at least from 10am to 5pm. Tier 2 Cool Spaces may not be accessible to disabled people, may not have toilets and be open less frequently, but at least two days a week. The tiered approach to classifying Cool Spaces is meant to provide Londoners with an understanding of what they can expect from venues and how some Cool Spaces can better suit their needs. The full criteria for the different tiers can be found here.
