It’s been a month now since the dust settled on the 187-199 West End Lane development. You may recall that the plans had to go to City Hall where the Mayor would take a decision on them. His decision, or … Continue reading →
I’ve mentioned the newly formed Neighbourhood Development Forum a few times before – it’s being set up so that locals can have a little bit more say into local planning issues. The group has just launched a website, so I … Continue reading →
On Thursday May 10th, whampreview takes place on the West Hampstead / St John’s Wood borders at the relatively new One Blenheim Terrace. One Blenheim is owned by chef patron Ed Shaerf (previously at The Ivy). According to its website: … Continue reading →
Imagine it: sunshine and showers in April. But what’s been happening between the downpours in the finest neighbourhood in Old London Town? No, I don’t mean St John’s Wood. Tragically, a woman died at Finchley Road tube station on Monday. … Continue reading →
The stretch of West End Lane from Nando’s to Walnut is set to see big changes over the next couple of months. As many of you will have read on Twitter, or (heaven forbid) seen with your own actual eyes, … Continue reading →
I got a very exciting e-mail yesterday from Cllr Gillian Risso-Gill announcing that an agreement has been reached with First Capital Connect for the West Hampstead Business Forum to hold a Saturday market on the widenened pavement area by the … Continue reading →
Alongside the Abbey Area and Lymington Road proposals, Thursday’s Development Control committee meeting was also meant to discuss 163 Iverson Road – known as the “garden centre site“. This had been postponed from the previous DC meeting, but was now … Continue reading →
When I gatecrashed the Crediton Hill Residents Association meeting a few weeks ago, it wasn’t just to see how many of the celebs who live on West Hampstead’s poshest road I could spot. It was also a great opportunity to … Continue reading →
Three local planning applications were on the agenda for Thursday’s Development Control committee meeting (Where Camden councillors vote on large planning applications). The major decision to be made was regarding the Abbey Area development. This a proposal by Camden council … Continue reading →
Guglee seems to have been pretty much a hit since arriving in all its bright orange glory on West End Lane. The clean design and pared down menu makes a refreshing change from old-school curry houses, but there’s no let … Continue reading →
