On May 21st, more than 30 locals gathered to discuss a range of issues along with James Earl, chair of the Neighbourhood Development Forum (NDF), Cllr Flick Rea, and me. Parking, development, shops; all came under scrutiny. The topics are … Continue reading →
A true short story by @UKColin I’ve fallen for my share of scam artists who approach with a sob story about needing bus or train fare to visit a sick relative, or because they’ve been mugged, or their car has … Continue reading →
This morning I heard that the verdict of the Planning Inspector was finally in on Linden Wates’ second appeal. To recap very quickly: Scheme #1: 16 large houses in the middle of the to-be-excavated reservoir space, mostly below ground level; … Continue reading →
There are a lot of estate agents in West Hampstead. This is a truth universally acknowledged. However, as anyone who’s sat through Avatar will testify, quantity doesn’t always equal quality. It is, therefore, refreshing to report when one of our … Continue reading →
The website for West Hampstead Square, the new development opposite the tube, went live as the marketing suite was assembled. There was a tremendous turnout for the free outdoor screening of Back to the Future on Saturday night. More than … Continue reading →
Unapologetically re-publishing a press release here from British Transport police. Please read and think whether you know, or may have seen this man in West Hampstead that evening. British Transport Police (BTP) detectives are appealing for the public’s help to … Continue reading →
Today marks the end of an era. The building site where 187-199 West End Lane stood must, I think, be now known as West Hampstead Square. The marketing suite is being dropped into place, and the development’s website whsquare.com is … Continue reading →
A slightly different tack for June’s NW6 Film Club – and a discount price! The Tricycle is one of the cinemas that’s teamed up with the Globe Theatre to show three productions from last year’s season at the open-air theatre … Continue reading →
This Saturday, the Friends of Fortune Green will pick up where they left off last summer with the first outdoor film screening of the year. Powered by bike (not DeLorean). If you didn’t come to these last year, they were … Continue reading →
Lib Dem worthy James King wrote about the closure of Kilburn’s Citizens Advice Bureau. There was a great turnout for #whampforum as we filled the Den at the Alice House. The conversation was lively – a full report to follow. … Continue reading →
