Category Archives: How to get things done locally

Swinton Street Crossing almost ready

After five years or more of local campaigning, and half a year delay,  Swinton Street will be safe to cross as of next week.  The new push button operated crossing is a real victory for the voice of a local … Continue reading

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This site’s second birthday – five hundred articles up!

This website is two years old on Friday 4 July – it’s amazing that something set up as list of broken things on the street now has over 500 articles (more than one every working day) and 300 comments with … Continue reading

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Post Office closures, quality of local schools and anti social behaviour – all to be discussed at West Area Committe on Tuesday

People often like to knock politicians but make little effort to talk to them and get a point of view across.  Here is a good chance to talk with politicians about ultra-local issues in our area.  Every couple of months … Continue reading

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A walk on the Camden side

I am a Camden resident from just south of the Euston Road who went on the Living Streets Pedestrian Audit last week. The overarching theme for me was describing how the Euston Road cuts through and divides the communities to … Continue reading

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Correction Islington GLAM email address

So very sorry all. I typed an incorrect email address for the Greater London Assembly Member for Islington in the article headed ‘Living Streets’. The correct address is jennette.arnold@london.gov.uk I hope this hasn’t caused you any hassle!

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Living Streets

Yesterday saw local residents and King’s Cross St Pancras station users walking the streets of King’s Cross giving their feedback to a report for Transport for London (TfL) on how it feels to be a pedestrian here. Conducted by Living … Continue reading

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Crossing York Way

As big an adrenaline rush as bungee jumping!   There are two crossings on York Way that lead directly to our local overground and tube station. They are both such fun – no need to jump off a bridge, scale … Continue reading

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Want to have your say? Puzzled or worried by something happening locally? Email now or come along on Monday evening…

A lot of people want to have their say about something or ask a question about what is going on locally.  But most don’t know how to do it or don’t have the time.  Many people find it hard to … Continue reading

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