Category Archives: Community stuff

KX place plan – send in your views

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Camden and Islington Councils have collaborated on producing a draft place plan for KX. On the plan’s web page they say, “King’s Cross is an important and vibrant area that will experience major growth and change in the coming years, … Continue reading →

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Cally ward invites you…

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

In recent years residents have become much more aware of the issues of anti-social behaviour and the things that can be done to address this type of problem. There are a lot of different organisations who have a role to play in directly dealing with, and … Continue reading →

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Small window to oppose a skyscraper next to the town hall

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Clare Hill

The decision by Camden Council to sell off the Town Hall annexe is a fait accompli, but the planning guidelines covering the site are currently under review. With talk of a building up to 22 storeys high, the review’s request … Continue reading →

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Resources for community groups

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

King’s Cross Community Projects has just added a new section to their website, ‘KXResources‘. They aim to use their pulling power to bring in all kinds of resources to the area, as a first step they’ve secured a donation from … Continue reading →

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KXCommunity map grows…

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

It’s long been an aim of King’s Cross Community Projects to find a way of mapping all the housing estates within  half mile of the perimeter of KX Station. It’s not a simple task as many housing estates and blocks … Continue reading →

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Open Space tech comes to KXCommunity

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

A tried and trusted yet very exciting method of facilitating organisational and community events will be used at the local event, “KXCommunity, it’s all about you” on 27 April. Open Space technology has been used all over the world for … Continue reading →

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Stunning planting for Wharfdale Rd sculpture garden

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

King’s Cross Community Projects has just posted news of the fantastic planting design for the sculptural hanging garden they’ll be installing on the north end of the KX gyratory later this year. Click here for details.

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Give & Take Free community event and swap shop Saturday 31 March 10.30am-2pm Somers Town Community Centre

Posted on March 30, 2012 by William Perrin

Just in from Camden – last minute news of a promising community event Give & Take to the West of Kings Cross.  There are some pics of the last Give and Take over in Facebook. >>Free community event and swap … Continue reading →

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