Category Archives: Local issues

King’s Cross Central – a ghost town?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

Sainsbury's HQ, a flagship development of the King's Cross Central project may well turn out to be empty office space on completion. Back in 2007 Sainsbury's signed up to an agreement with Argent that this building would be their new HQ … Continue reading →

Posted in Kings Cross N1C, railwayslands, Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 5 Comments

New crime maps for Kings Cross

Posted on February 1, 2011 by William Perrin

The police have launched new crime maps.  The old crime maps used to show data by ward, the new ones purport to show crime by street.  You enter your postcode and then zoom in on the map.  The maps don't … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc | 2 Comments

Love is… an adopted worm!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

This Valentine's Day Jane and all at award winning local voluntary organisation Global Generation invite you to say it with worms. Global Generation is dedicated to giving young people from all over King's Cross opportunities to play a part in creating a sustainable future. Their projects … Continue reading →

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Working class guy aged over 25 with time on your hands?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

If you are local to Somers Town, St Pancras or Regent's Park (all immediately west of King's Cross Station) then Plan C could be for you. Sessions are free and can be booked by sending Myriam of Plan C an … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc, Community Health and Welfare, Sports | 2 Comments

Get involved in the future of neighbourhood policing!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Stephan Schulte

The following was received from Claire Clark, Chief Inspector Neighbourhood Policing, Islington so we thought it important to pass along. Safer Neighbourhoods Teams have made a significant difference to safety and confidence across London.  The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) remains … Continue reading →

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Let’s bridge the tracks

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

The campaign for a crossing over the railway tracks at the immediate rear of King’s Cross Station, replacing the old Battlebridge Road, scored a major success on 14 December 2010 when the Mayor’s Planning and Housing Committee visited the site of both the station … Continue reading →

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UPDATE – 8 Caledonia Street – Change of Use – Restaurant A3 to Bar/Drinking Establishment A4

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

This Application is now being approved.  To find out the reasons, please go to the original posting: See updated posting

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York Way Kebab Take-away Appeals Council’s Decision to Refused Planning Permission

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

After winning the battle with a local Kebab take-away local residents have now learned that the operator is seeking an appeal against this Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for the following development at 2B, York Way, Islington, London, N1 9AA: P100224: Change of use … Continue reading →

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