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Category Archives: Local issues
Street art ‘Marmite’ unveiled on Euston Road
A massive graffiti mural has been completed on a building opposite St Pancras station today. The vivid artwork was commissioned by the building and hotel owner, Tony Megaro. “The idea is basically to bring a bit of fun and colour … Continue reading
Could an official neighbourhood forum for King’s Cross be set up now?
Most people in the previous King’s Cross Development Forum meeting (on 9 February) wanted the Forum to take an active role in setting up a neighbourhood forum for the King’s Cross area. In particular, they wanted an application for the designation … Continue reading
Guide published to preserve heritage of Argyle Square
[This is an updated post with the new, finalised document now linked] The Friends of Argyle Square, who look after the interests of the terrace-fringed oasis just south of the station, have put out a guide to help retain the historic … Continue reading
Camden Council: Don’t put your Kings Cross waste on the pavement!
In a letter to all residents on Acton and Swinton Street, dated 14th of March 2012, Camden Street Environment Officer Pennant Truter advises that “under no circumstances should waste be placed out on the pavement” outside collection hours which he … Continue reading
Caledonian road fire aftermath
No one hurt but a charred motorbike
Did TfL weaken pro cycling recommendations for killer Kings Cross junction as long ago as 2007?
In 2006 TfL commissioned Colin Buchanan, traffic engineers to produce a cycling strategy report for Kings Cross. This report isn’t widely known locally and I am indebted to Kaya Burgess from The Times for drawing my attention to the final … Continue reading
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
Kings Cross Environment 