Category Archives: Local issues

Lost for Christmas

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

With demise of the original owner of the row of shops which includes the much-loved Peter and Tony's barbers at the south end of Caledonian Road comes very, very bad news indeed. This iconic local shop is being forced out as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 7 Comments

News from Islington Police – Burglary Crime Prevention

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

 A recent spate of burglaries across Islington have prompted detectives from Islington's Burglary Squad to issue a warning to residents to be extra vigilant. Over the last week there have been approximately 45 residential burglaries. A number of these were … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc | 2 Comments

How the Priory Green estate has changed

Posted on November 2, 2010 by William Perrin

There's a wonderful post over on the Peabody site talking about the transformation of the Priory Green estate over the last ten years – the estate between the Cally Road and Pentonville Road. Tony Molloy once area manager writes: 'At … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc | 2 Comments

York Way consultation – have you done yours?

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

The York Way improvements consultation ends tonight!!!! Below is my response. I've sent it with my name, address, email, phone number, confirmation that I am a local resident and request for an acknowledgement of receipt by email to LB Camden. If you'd … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Gyrations KX Campaign, Current Affairs, How to get things done locally, Kings Cross Station Refurbishment, Planning, Licensing and Regulation, Road Safety in Kings Cross, Transport, Travel | 2 Comments

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

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

As one of the objectors to this licensing application, I have just been notified that this application will be approved by the Planning Department under their delagated powers.  Please read the letter that I received from the Council to understand the reasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 7 Comments

Kings Cross Central – Argent BAM Nuttall project runs badly over schedule at York Way and Copenhagen Street

Posted on October 26, 2010 by William Perrin

BAM Nuttall have manged to over run badly on the hugely inconvenient work at the junction of Copenhagen Street and York Way.  The original works closing the road were due to finish on about 23 september then over spilled to … Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Stuff on the Street, Kings Cross N1C, railwayslands | 5 Comments

Wharfdale Road/Balfe Street Clean-up!

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

  Scenes we like to see. The Council's Street Team cleaning up the "art work" that was plastered on Wharfdale Road at Balfe Street (next to Central Station). Three cheers for a job well done!  Thanks to Leon Meredith and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Street Tipping, Mess, Trash | 5 Comments

Correction after more info came to light!

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

I have amended the article I posted yesterday about the consultation on the King's Cross area being carried out by LB Camden, "More on the King's Cross Scandal…" with the following paragraph as more information came to light this evening!  … Continue reading →

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