Category Archives: Democracy and Elections

The Neighbourhood Forum for KX to meet

Camden & Islington councils have now given feedback on the application made by the Neighbourhood Forum for KX’s steering group to become a Neighbourhood Forum for the area they have defined. The group is now keen to develop a plan to … Continue reading

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Open letter to meeting on Kings Cross Roads between TfL and Camden (17th Oct. 2012)

Open letter to meeting on Kings Cross Roads between TfL and Camden (17th Oct. 2012) Note: This letter is the opinion of a resident of Kings Cross, non affiliated to any party or group.  It represents his view and position … Continue reading

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Our Nat paints her Somers Town Green

Arriving at Walker House in Somers Town today, there was a definate whiff of the sea and I swear I could hear the sound of the merry-go-round at the end of the pier. Brighton? Oh no… this is London (not) … Continue reading

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Where and how to vote on Thursday – Kings Cross polling stations

Please remember to vote on Thursday – we don’t care who you vote for, just remember to do it.  The election is not just for the Mayor but also the GLA members who will hold him/her to account.  So even … Continue reading

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Hands, souls, and little acts of kindness will change Kings Cross

Since about a year there is a recycling-bay in Swinton Place, taking glass, plastics and papers.  At first unused, it soon became quite popular as an added opportunity for locals to dispose of  their recyclables  during the week.  Soon the container … Continue reading

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Love The Cally? Then you’ll love this…

I start the morning with a huge smile. Councillors in Cally ward on the Islington side of KX have announced a road improvement programme for Caledonian Road that includes a new zebra crossing, road build outs, additional parking and canal bridge safety … Continue reading

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Camden Council Leader in live web chat

Cllr Nasim Ali, Leader of Camden Council, took local democracy another step forward this afternoon by taking part in a live web chat on the wearecamden.org website. A number of issues relevant to the KX area were asked by various participants, and Cllr Ali gave the … Continue reading

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Don’t forget Team Cally invites you along on Wednesday

Team Cally writes: ‘We were set up to improve the way that decisions are taken in Caledonian Ward, Islington (the area just northeast of KX station). We would like to invite you to the next Ward Partnership meeting so that we … Continue reading

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