Category Archives: Local issues

London Assembly publishes report into cycle safety: Gearing Up

The Transport Committee of the London Assembly was tasked with investigating cycling in London at its meeting on 14 June 2012. The aim was threefold: to understand the issues facing current cyclists and the barriers to potential cyclists; to examine the plans proposed … Continue reading

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Launch party for the Neighbourhood Forum

The Neighbourhood Forum for King’s Cross invites the local community to its launch event on Saturday 10 November at the muesli factory, Alara, in Camley Street. It runs from 2-6pm and there will be entertainment and refreshments. It was always … Continue reading

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Here’s your chance to help plan for The Cally

  It’s been an exciting year on The Cally: dozens of Diamond Jubilee Street Parties in June; a great turn out to The Cally Olympic Torch relay in July; thousands of people at the fantastic Cally Festival in September; and even … Continue reading

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TfL ‘assisting police with their enquiries’ and hiding behind their lawyers on Kings Cross corporate manslaughter issues

It’s taken TfL 9 months to decide to hide behind their lawyers in responding to my request for information they hold on corporate manslaughter issues in Kings Cross. But say TfL: ‘the police investigation into the Kings Cross incident you … 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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TfL & Camden public meeting to discuss KX roads next week

LB Camden has issued a draft agenda for the public meeting this Wednesday evening the 17 October, 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm at the Camden Centre – entrance on Bidborough Street, WC1H 9JE.  The meeting will be chaired by Councillor Phil Jones, … Continue reading

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Camden Council host public meeting with Transport for London

News just in from Camden Council, apologies for the short notice: “Come along to a public meeting on 17 October. “Along with our partners at Transport for London we are holding a public meeting about transport issues in the borough. This is … Continue reading

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Deep Lee: one year on

A year ago to the hour, Deep Lee, 24, was killed after being hit by a lorry as she cycled to her studies at Central Saint Martins in King’s Cross. She became the 13th cyclist to die on London roads … Continue reading

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