With all the hullabaloo over the other development, my attention has been diverted from what’s happening at 163 Iverson Road – the site of the former garden centre, and right next to the new Thameslink station. The plans are now … Continue reading →
It looks like the proposed 203 unit development, of which more here and here, will have to go before City Hall. Camden has been advised to reject it because it does not comply with certain aspects of the London Plan. … Continue reading →
I’ve got over the snub of not being invited to Davos this year to join the world’s most influential people. Nor have I been troubled by the ethics of accepting a large bonus from taxpayers, so all in all it’s … Continue reading →
These plans went into the council before Christmas. If you’ve no idea what I’m talking about then gen up on the background, maps, pictures etc.. In a nutshell: 203 flats to be built on the land between the tube and … Continue reading →
If you’ve been following for a while, or have ever clicked that handy “Latest Planning News” link on the right, you’ll probably have seen me talk about Placeshaping. Here’s the recap: Camden council is conducting “placeshaping” exercises in many areas … Continue reading →
I realise that V-day is still more than two weeks away, but if I don’t write this now I never will. If you’re the sort of person who goes for the typical dinner for two on Valentine’s Day then you … Continue reading →
While royal yachts came and went, what was floating your boat in West Hampstead? There was a major fire in the Taplow tower in Swiss Cottage. Candles and a lot of newspaper were believed to be the cause of the … Continue reading →
On Monday, a bunch of locals met at The Gallery to re-ignite Transition West Hampstead. Marcia MacLeod reports: “Fancy growing your own veg? No garden? You could put your name down for an allotment – but Camden’s waiting list was, … Continue reading →
It was a hectic week in the world of West Hampstead between police helicopters and the biggest Whampather yet. So lets dive straight in. A large police operation on Tuesday afternoon caused consternation as the police helicopter hovered over West … Continue reading →
I think I can fairly confidently say that the eighth installment of whampgather – the local get together – was the biggest yet. Think over the course of the night we had about 110-115 people through the door of the … Continue reading →
