Author Archives: Stephan Schulte

King’s Cross “Lighthouse” Building Gets Approval

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

Unbeknown to local Islington residents, Camden Council just approved plans to re-develop the Lighthouse Building on the corner of Gray's Inn and Pentonville Roads this past Thursday evening.  You can see the full story online at the Camden New Journal. … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 9 Comments

Do you, or do you not, want more tall buildings in the Borough?

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

It's a simple question…yes or no.  Please humor me by responding with a comment below if you're interested in making your voice heard.  Hopefully members of the local press that read this will pick-up on the responses. If you're wondering … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 6 Comments

SPARKPLUG Announces New Karting Project for Local Youth

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

Martin Willis Founder and Project Leader of the well-known local youth charity SPARKPLUG announced a new exciting programme for young people in the Caledonian Ward, Islington – a Karting Project that will focus on repair, construction and driving small motorized … Continue reading →

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From Brill Place to Somers Town – a walk through the ages

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

This event has been organised in conjunction with the King’s Cross Railway Lands Group and will be opened to whomever wishes to attend. Linda Clarke has a BA in art and architectural history and an MSc in Architectural Studies. Her … Continue reading →

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Fourth and Fifth Floor Extension Proposed for Northdown Street – P090202

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

Swallow House at 11-21 Northdown Street (close to Pentonville Road) has submitted a new Planning Application (P090202) to increase the height of their building by two floors. Already the heights at this end of Northdown Street are moving up with the construction of … Continue reading →

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Safer Caledonian – What is it? – Do you want it? – Is it worth it?

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

As someone who regularly attends the local Caledonian Ward Safer Neighbourhoods Panel meetings, I'm often frustrated by how few folks usually turn up. This surprises me since1) the meeting is actually Chaired by our local Councillor Paul Convery, (so there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Health and Welfare | 1 Comment

Sex Shop License (Renewal) Application at Soho Books

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

As some of you may know, Soho Books current located at 11 Caledonian Road is a "Licensed Sex Shop" as well as being a bookstore.  They were granted this license several years ago, with the Condition that they could only advertise … Continue reading →

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Smithy’s Wine Bar & Restaurant – 20% discount for local residents

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

Your Community Bulletin Board recently heard from Dominique Fahey the owner of Smithy's Wine Bar & Restaurant located on Leeke Street.  As one of the longest serving eaterys in the area, she thought it would be a nice idea to make a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Drink | 2 Comments