Category Archives: Local issues

York Way Kebab Take-away Appeal is Refused

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Stephan Schulte

This news just in from Sean at Regent’s Quarter: Dear all, You may recall the unit at 2 York Way turned into a kebab shop and applied for an open shop front, late night trading (after 23:00) and an illuminated … Continue reading →

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Controlled Drinking Zone – Have Your Say

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Stephan Schulte

I received the following email from the Council about what residents think about a "controlled drinking zone" being set up across the Borough.  I thought the readers of the Bulletin Board who might not be in Islington's mailing list might … Continue reading →

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Regent’s Quarter Block D – Work to Begin…Finally

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Stephan Schulte

The Bulletin Board heard from John Henderson of P & O Estates that work will begin shortly on Block D (bordered by York Way, Wharfdale Road, Crinan Street and Railway Street.  You might have already seen the scaffolding on Wharfdale Road.  … Continue reading →

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Local possibilities for the Localism Bill

Posted on March 17, 2011 by William Perrin

To find out about The Localism Bill: Opportunities, Concerns & How Proposals Might Work in Practice you can attend a seminar that Camden Community Empowerment Network is holding on the afternoon of Friday 25 March at Voluntary Action Camden (293-299 … Continue reading →

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DISPERSAL ZONE ORDER – BEMERTON ESTATE/THORNHILL SQUARE

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Stephan Schulte

  The following information was provided to the Community Bulletin Board by Stephanie Garner-Winship, MAGPI West Neighbourhood Officer, Community Safety Partnerships Unit, Islington Council. Islington Police and the council have put in place a Dispersal Order in the Bemerton Estate … Continue reading →

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Caledonian Ward Safer Neighbourhood Panel Meeting – 10 March at King’s Place

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Stephan Schulte

This is a reminder that the next Caledonian Ward Safer Neighbourhood Panel's next meeting is on Thursday, 10 March , from 7 to 9 PM at King's Place, 90 York Way. The specific room has yet to be confirmed so … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross remains a blind spot

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

King's Cross Development Forum (KXDF) has called for King's Cross to be treated as a discrete area within LB Camden's Transport strategy. The infamous King's Cross gyratory system falls across two London Boroughs – Camden and Islington – with Transport for London … Continue reading →

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Good news for local planning enforcement

Posted on February 20, 2011 by William Perrin

Over on the Cally Councillors blog Rupert and Paul report a victory for local planning enforcement.  It seems that finally the miserable Choudury Mansions will be demolished as all appeals have been exhausted.  You need to read the full story … Continue reading →

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