Author Archives: William Perrin

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About William Perrin

Active in Kings Cross London and South Oxfordshire, founder of Talk About Local, helping people find a voice online and a trustee of The Indigo Trust , Good Things Foundation and ThreeSixtyGiving as well as Connect8.

Live from St Pancras

Posted on November 14, 2007 by William Perrin

  It’s amazing here the station is glorious can’t quite believe the Eurostar is about to start. The shops aren’t open yet and the kiss statue is a hideous piece of kitsch. But the lovely clock is back in situ. … Continue reading →

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Cross Kings pub York Way – licence changes – deadline for objection Monday 19th

Posted on November 13, 2007 by William Perrin

The Cross Kings pub on York Way is a huge improvement on its predecessor the Backpacker.  But it still manages to annoy some local residents with noise from its forecourt late at night.  People go outside to smoke and their … Continue reading →

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Bigger building at 62-68 York Way refused by Council and local community

Posted on November 10, 2007 by William Perrin

Last night, The West Area Planning Sub-committee voted to refuse Planning Application P070753 for a six-storey office block at 62-68 York Way . This represented a big win for the neighbourhood as the site has been plagued by application after … Continue reading →

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Arrivals

Posted on November 9, 2007 by William Perrin

Arrivals, the 10 day KX cultural event programme, launches next Wednesday with the opening of St Pancras International. There are loads of activities, performances and exhibitions going on in and around King’s Cross – from the CYP Art Flat on … Continue reading →

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Controversial Cally Road court case

Posted on November 9, 2007 by William Perrin

There is an controversial legal battle being fought locally between the Wedge hair salon on the Cally (at 177 between the canal and Copenhagen Street) and a job applicant story here: ‘The owner of an "alternative" London hair salon is … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc | 3 Comments

Planning victory – 62-68 York Way

Posted on November 8, 2007 by William Perrin

There was a good turn out this evening to see Councillors turn down unanimously the mistaken proposal for an inappropriate building at the corner of York Way and Wharfdale Road.  We have covered this long saga here and here and … Continue reading →

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NIDO – high rise life not living up to expectations…

Posted on November 8, 2007 by William Perrin

The ‘Nido’ redevelopment of the old NatWest towers on the Pentonville Road has not been without controversy.  This website has covered the loss of 100 year old trees, the self parodying promotional material and the un-liklihood of completing the development … Continue reading →

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Free Wednesday evening discussion at Housmans 7pm 5 Caledonian Road – drinks and snacks

Posted on November 6, 2007 by William Perrin

A reminder that on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm there is a discussion on any local issues you care to raise at Housman’s bookshop at the bottom of the Caledonian Road – Number 5.  Will be a good opportunity to kick … Continue reading →

Posted in How to get things done locally | 1 Comment