Every few months, each ward in Camden holds the sexily-titled “Area Action Group”. It’s hard to imagine a less-suitable title. I think we should borrow from the Americans here and use the more appealing “Town Hall meeting” idea… but I … Continue reading →
Local resident Emma Thompson has joined the debate on saving (some of) the trees at West Hampstead Square. Will Ballymore reply to the double Oscar winner? There was some damage and disruption in West Hampstead last Monday morning as the … Continue reading →
It’s been quiet of late on the Ballymore building site at West Hampstead Square. This has meant a stay of execution for the trees that have caused so much heated debate over the past couple of months. Emma Thompson at … Continue reading →
We’ve discussed the rubbish problems recently; here’s what Cllr Phil Jones, Camden cabinet member for the environment, wrote in response to WHAT‘s recent enquiries about the problems both with recycling and fly-tipping. He cited three issues and mentioned a new … Continue reading →
A little gem of a silent video here from British Pathé showing a parade on Kilburn High Road of Queen Victoria’s Rifles in 1931 as they march past the Mayor of Hampstead. A No.8 bus to Willesden is clearly visible.
Continue reading →The library has been hosting an exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of local campaign group WHAT. So, what is WHAT and what has it ever done for us? Plenty, it turns out. WHAT stands for West Hampstead Amenity and Transport, … Continue reading →
After a three year hiatus, the biggest fireworks in north London are back. Alexandra Palace will once again host a spectacular display this Saturday November 2nd. Bonfire Night isn’t the same without a really good firework display and now West … Continue reading →
After days of bleak warnings from the Met Office, clearly determined to exorcise the ghosts of 1987, all of London was braced for a big storm in the early hours of Monday. The night before was very quiet Weather in … Continue reading →
The Mario’s block redevelopment plans could go traditional or contemporary. Have a look at the pictures and read more about the proposals. Camden threw out the proposal to turn the empty units in Alfred Court on Fortune Green Road into … Continue reading →
Last week’s exhibition on the proposals for 153-163 Broadhurst Gardens, a.k.a. “The Mario’s block”, attracted an exceptionally high turnout. Locals are being offered a say in the type of development they prefer – though concerns about housing density and size … Continue reading →
