Many of you will remember an article back in July about artist Martin Robertson who was interested in finding out what we thought symbolised West Hampstead. Many of you gave your thoughts on this and Martin went away to work … Continue reading →
Navigating between the three West Hampstead stations is already challenging, with narrow pavements, crowds of people and at least one road to cross whichever change you’re making. Now imagine that you’re not so good at walking – or can’t walk … Continue reading →
On December 8th, West End Green will host the third successive West Hampstead Christmas market. It starts at 10am and there’ll be stalls on the green. In previous years these have been a mixture of local crafts, some food (hot … Continue reading →
West Hampstead police station may be for the chop, but is our fire station safe from the latest round of cuts? The most recent proposal to close stations in London puts Belsize station on the chopping block, while West Hampstead … Continue reading →
There’s a new momentum on Mill Lane. This motley collection of independent shops has tried before to unite behind some self-promotion but these efforts have largely come to nothing. Now, the West Hampstead street that’s often seen as West End … Continue reading →
We’re inching nearer to a final Neighbourhood Development Plan. There’s a meeting this Thursday to discuss the second draft plan. At the time of writing the draft, the issue of the southern boundary had not been resolved. Since then, however, … Continue reading →
Is West Hampstead police station set to close completely? The latest fire station closure proposals were published. West Hampstead is neither slated for closure nor on the protected list. Amy Werner, the student injured in the car accident a couple … Continue reading →
Last Monday a small but select group of locals stood around in the bright sunshine to watch a tree being planted. This is the first tree in West End Green for more than 100 years – the previous one, in … Continue reading →
I spoke today with Rich Werner, father of Vermont student Amy who was so badly hurt in the car accident on West End Lane a couple of weeks back. Rich sounded more upbeat and the news that many of you … Continue reading →
West Hampstead police station looks certain to lose its front counter, but the murmurings that the whole station is under threat are getting louder. The Metropolitan Police has engaged in a strange consultation process regarding front counter closures. It can, … Continue reading →
