Category Archives: Local issues

Is The Mayhew our nearest animal rescue home?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

Based at Kensal Green The Mayhew Animal Rescue Home does an incredible job of both rescuing dogs, cats and rabbits and of working to prevent animal welfare issues arising. This is a huge issue in King’s Cross where we face … Continue reading →

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The Neighbourhood Forum for KX to meet

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

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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In the dark at York Way’s KX bus stop

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

At Transport for London and LB Camden’s all new improved King’s Cross Station York Way bus stop tonight passengers are still in the dark (see picture taken at 6.30pm, left). The bus stop should be lit making people waiting feel … Continue reading →

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Hello Google!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Sean Murray

I’m sure everyone has read the news that the long anticipated Google deal (to build a new UK HQ in King’s Cross)  has been made. Tax affairs aside, I am sure we all welcome such an exciting business to our … Continue reading →

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At last!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Sean Murray

Work to complete the second phase of pavement widening and a ‘pinch point’ crossing in York Way is now scheduled from Monday February 4th. The improvements fall short of what many of us wanted – real traffic calming in York … Continue reading →

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Buildings opposite station to be preserved

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Clare Hill

What a difference a year makes. And community objection. In a happy case of a developer/owner who seems to have listened to local views, the Georgian terraces facing King’s Cross station are set for renovation, not demolition. In November last … Continue reading →

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Waitrose Kings Cross?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by William Perrin

You know when regeneration is proceeding apace when there’s talk of Waitrose coming to Kings Cross.  According to Property Week Waitrose is in talks with developers to anchor the old Midland Goods Shed.  Who knows whether this will pan out … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross alcohol licensing consultation

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Islington Council is consulting on changes to its policy on alcohol licensing. The number of licensed premises in Islington has increased rapidly, as have resulting negative impacts like noise and anti-social behaviour. Islington is second only to Westminister in the density of … Continue reading →

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