Last week, a Twitter debate raged (i.e., a few people commented for about an hour) about whether West End Lane needs more pay & display parking to encourage people from outside the area to come in to West Hampstead to … Continue reading →
Amid solar storms and international women’s day (50% of the population, 0.2% of the days?), it was a relatively quiet week in West Hampstead, so what were the highlights? Hampstead School in Westbere Road was praised highly by Ofsted insepctors. … Continue reading →
One of the most frequently asked questions on Twitter is “where’s good for Sunday lunch” and, frankly, the answer is often “go to Hampstead”. But surely NW6 can rival NW3 for a simple piece of roast meat and a few … Continue reading →
We’re only two weeks away from the official start of spring. I know, right? So, why not put this date in your diary: March 27 is Spring Singfest 2012. Laaaaaaaa!
Continue reading →Following the first meeting in January, and enthusiasm for a Neighbourhood Development Plan for West Hampstead, a second meeting of the Forum was held at the end of February. The minutes are below. Personally (and I haven’t been able to … Continue reading →
A couple of people had alerted me to the opening of Belvedere Traditional, so roving reporter Kate popped in to see what the fuss was about: “The gentrification of Kilburn High Road has officially begun with the opening of an … Continue reading →
A group of West Hampstead residents unhappy with Camden council’s decision to approve the plans for 187-199 West End Lane have written to City Hall (and David Cameron!) to express their views. The Mayor’s Office will be deciding the next … Continue reading →
It’s been a week where a horse has been the major talking point in the news. Surely something more meaningful happened in West Hampstead? Camden council approved the large 187-199 West End Lane development, despite strongly worded objections from WHGARA, … Continue reading →
Everyone loves a crime-fighting member of the cloth right? Who doesn’t look back fondly at Tom Bosley as Father Dowling? No, ok, I never watched it either but I’m sure it was amazing. Move over Bosley (to the extent you … Continue reading →
On Thursday night, Camden’s Development Control Committee sat, and the first issue on the agenda was the 187-199 West End Lane development. This was to decide whether to accept or reject the plan. You can watch the proceedings below (it’s … Continue reading →
